Undertake a Biological Sciences research-based higher degree at Flinders, and you’ll have the opportunity to explore some of the biggest unanswered questions of our time.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences
About
The Master of Teaching (Secondary) consists of 72 units over two years, taken as 36 units per year in a full-time load or the equivalent on a part-time basis. The study program includes an introduction to teaching and research in the education profession, researching learners and learning, and relationships for learning and teaching. Curriculum topics will deal with understanding and developing curriculum in context in the middle years of school as well as senior years specialisations, and assessment in education. Topics will discuss differentiation and inclusive educational practices, teaching Indigenous Australian students as well as professional issues in secondary education, and the reflective professional in action. Literacies and numeracies for the middle and secondary years and ICT will be covered. The program will include the required professional experience placements with preparation lectures and preliminary work.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification or hold a the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education or closely related qualification. In addition, applicants must also have no less than two years’ work experience in an organisation.
English Program Requirements
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers. This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
Career
A PhD in Biological Sciences will position you as an expert in your area of specialisation. A PhD is a stepping stone to professional research or as a highly sought-after expert in the private or public sector in Australia or internationally. This prestigious degree will equip you with valuable skills in communications, time management and organisation transferrable to any role.
Potential occupations include:
- Professional researcher
- Consultant or advisor
- Science writer
- Environmental Scientist
- Biochemist
- Forensic Scientist
- Food scientist or technologist
- Academic
- Policy and strategy consultant
Potential employers include:·
- CSIRO
- SA Water
- The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
- Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
- Department for Environment and Water
- Research centres
- Universities
- Public sector
- Private corporations
Fee Information
+estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Tuition Fee
AUD 40,700How to Apply
- Select your course
- Check entry requirements.
- Check your eligibility for credit.
- Apply online
- Obtain certified documents.
- Submit your application and documents.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences
Flinders University
Australia,
Adelaide
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