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About the course
Flinders’ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biological Sciences is a research degree that lets you investigate major questions across biology, ecology and related disciplines with expert supervision. You’ll design and conduct an original research project, using advanced facilities and drawing on industry and government links to support real-world impact. The programme culminates in a substantial thesis in biological sciences at PhD level. The programme advances scientific inquiry through supervised laboratory or field research, data analysis, and thesis-based discovery.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for advanced research and specialist roles in academia, government and industry in Australia or internationally. Career paths may include professional researcher, academic, consultant/advisor, science writer, environmental scientist, biochemist, forensic scientist, food scientist/technologist, or policy and strategy consultant. Employers can include research centres, universities, public agencies and organisations such as CSIRO and water/environment departments in biological sciences at PhD level.
Living Costs in Adelaide**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297 |
Average Salary***
