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Animal Science

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Western Australia

140

in world overall ranking*

8

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from veterinary biosciences or the health and welfare of animals. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as academic, policy specialist, consultant, animal researcher, Veterinary pharmaceutical industry researcher, veterinary hospital manager, and etc. in companies including Zoetics, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Merck Animal Health, Melbourne Zoo, WWF, and etc.

Living Costs in Perth**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,255 - 1,660

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 866 - 1,146

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 6 - 8

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***


*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2020)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 45,500

Information

Duration

4 years

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Course Code

024818D

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

International Loyalty Program

Up to A$7,000

International Master's by Coursework Scholarship

Up to A$7,000

UWA Undergraduate Scholarships (China / Indonesia / Vietnam)

Up to A$7,000

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