Doctor of Philosophy Postgraduate training leading to employment as a practising research scientist is provided by the Ph.D. program . While projects closely linked to immediate application are specifically encouraged, many opportunities remain for research of a more fundamental or strategic nature. Candidates are expected to plan and undertake a substantial piece of independent research which makes an original contribution to the field in which they undertake the study. The thrust of the post-graduate programmes is to encourage research into natural resource management, but at the same time recognizing that applied research often relies on basic research into fundamental biological processes. Advice Regarding Applications Prospective students are advised to peruse the documents on honours , masters or PhD with regard to the criteria for admissability and the criteria used to determine whether an offer will be made.
Places are limited.
Successful applicants are chosen primarily on the basis of merit. However, a critical requirement is availability and willingness of a member of academic staff to act as a supervisor for the project. Only rarely are students made an offer of place before a suitable supervisor is selected. It is therefore essential that you discuss your proposed line of study with one or more potential supervisors, and gain the agreement of at least one to be your supervisor. International students need to realize that considerable lead time is required between their first tentative enquiry and the decision to offer a place, principally because of the difficulties in negotiating agreement of a supervisor by correspondence.