This course consists of:
- a research and thesis component
- a professional development training program (Only if Monash is Home Institute)
You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:
- carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school of enrolment in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the school
- submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published works may be permitted.
- satisfactorily complete the following program of professional development training (Only if Monash is Home Institute): Science PhD program
- undertake any additional requirements specific to IITB, including an oral defence as part of meeting IITB's examination provisions.