Postgraduate Study

What postgraduate courses does Botany offer?

Master of Science (Research)
(http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/phd/enrolcandidmaster/)

Master of Environmental Science
(http://www.oep.unimelb.edu.au/Prospective_Students/courses_index.html)

Doctor of Philosophy
(http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/phd/enrolcandid/)

What fields of research are there in the Botany School?

See the Botany research page. (http://www.botany.unimelb.edu.au/botany/research/research.html)

How do I find a supervisor?

You are encouraged to contact our academic staff directly and discuss your research interests with them.  Further information about our research may be found by on the Research page. The University of Melbourne also produces an annual research report that can be accessed on the Web (http://www.research.unimelb.edu.au/rpag/reports/research/). Use code 606 if you only want to look at research done in the School of Botany.  If you are having trouble identifying a suitable supervisor, contact the School's postgraduate coordinator ( edwardjn@unimelb.edu.au).

Resources available for postgraduate research students.

The School of Botany provides a high quality research environment for postgraduate students and their supervisors. Download an outline of our resources.

How do I apply?

If you are applying for either the MSc (Research) or the PhD courses you can obtain application forms by visiting the School of Graduate Studies web site (http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/pgstudy). Information on the MEnvSci is available from the Faculty of Science Office (http://www.science.unimelb.edu.au/).

What scholarships are available?

A range of scholarships are available to support postgraduate study. The School of Graduate Studies (http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/) administers most of the scholarships available to postgraduate students through the Scholarships Office.  Members of the School may also have scholarships that are associated with a particular research program. You should apply for scholarships through the School of Graduate Studies but should also check with your proposed supervisor(s) about any financial support they may be able to be arranged for you.

How long will a Masters of Science or a PhD at the School of Botany take?

The minimum and maximum lengths of candidature for these degrees are proscribed by the School of Graduate Studies.  This link takes you to a timeline for a Masters of Science (http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/phd/enrolcandidmaster/timeline/mrs.html) and this link to the timeline for a PhD (http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/phd/enrolcandid/timeline/).

What is it like living in Melbourne?

This link takes you to information about living in Melbourne . (http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au).

What if I have other questions?

Email the Postgraduate Coordinator (Dr Ed Newbigin) edwardjn@unimelb.edu.au

Call the Postgraduate Coordinator on 03 8344 4871 (Australia) or 613 8344 4871 (International)

Drop by the School and meet the Postgraduate Coordinator