Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Duration3 year(s)
    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    About

    Gaining your Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Lincoln creates opportunities to challenge yourself with new ways of thinking and problem-solving, absorbing research and innovative ideas from leading scientists and professional organisations in New Zealand and internationally.

    Grow your ability to help create a better future

    As an internationally respected land-based university, we are at the forefront of research that leads to innovative ways of addressing the complex challenges our biosphere faces.

    Our PhD cohort are our partners in this work. The goal of the three-year full-time research-based PhD programme is to nurture your ability to analyse situations, evaluate research, then join with other leading thinkers to conceptualise and test new ideas that could lead to a healthier future.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • A relevant postgraduate honours degree awarded with a minimum second class honours (division one or equivalent).
    • Your previous qualification must include a significant research component, incorporating a thesis, dissertation or project
    • If English isn’t your first language, other entry requirements will apply. Learn more about the English language requirements.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    English Language

    LU EL 70%

    IELTS (Academic) Now accepting One Skill Retake

    6.5 overall, with no individual component less than 6.0

    TOEFL iBT

    Overall score of 80 (with at least 21 in Writing and 18 in Speaking)

    Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE)

    Overall score of 176, with no individual component less than 169

    Pearson Test of English (Academic)

    58 overall score - with no communicative skill less than 50

    NZ Certificates in English Language (NZCEL)

    Level 5 (Academic or Professional Endorsement) Duolingo English Test Minimum score 120 (no score below 105)

    Fee Information

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    Lincoln University Canterbury
    Lincoln University Canterbury
    New Zealand

    New Zealand, Christchurch

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