Doctor of Science (DSc)

The application process comprises two main stages. In 'Stage A' applications for the degree are made to the Faculty of Science for initial assessment by the Faculty of Science Higher Doctorate Committee. If a sufficient case is established the applicant is accepted as a candidate for the degree, and  in 'Stage B' the work is sent by the Monash Graduate Research Office (MGRO) to three examiners for assessment.

• Stage A: Submission of application for initial assessment

  The application form (RTF, 1.23 MB), the application fee of $1000, and three copies of the work are to be submitted to the Faculty of Science office for initial assessment.

• Stage B: Examination following successful initial assessment

  Following a successful initial assessment, in which the application is approved, the candidate is issued with a fees statement for $3000 and asked to provide a fourth copy of the work to the MGRO (if not already provided) and a list of persons he or she does not want to examine their work. The Graduate Research Committee (1.4 Administrative structures overseeing doctoral degrees) determines whether or not the degree will be awarded following receipt of the examiners' reports. In the case of a successful outcome, the applicant will then be able to graduate through the usual process.