International PhD Position in Geodynamics

Federation University Australia

The university is renowned for creating a pipeline of skilled graduates who are world- and work-ready. According to the Good Universities Guide Rankings 2023, Federation University was rated five stars for student support at an undergraduate level over six years –the longest sustained level of satisfaction of any Victorian university.

More than just a university, Federation is a close-knit community renowned for exceptional support and teaching quality. Beyond academia, students can embrace inclusive experiences that prepare students for a dynamic global workforce.

As a January starter, you’ll enjoy the same benefits as our September students; including welcome events, access to scholarships (subject to eligibility), accommodation support, and full access to our careers and student support services.Our expert academics and postgraduate specialists shared insights about our January Master’s courses as part of a webinar series. 

Teaching and learning

In Semester 1, the taught phase of the course, you will study modern concepts of molecular genetics through intensive laboratory classes. You will be trained in laboratory techniques and will develop your proficiency in experimental design through hands-on laboratory experiments.

Alongside the laboratory classes, you will have a core lecture programme, which is shared between our various postgraduate laboratory-based courses and will develop your specialist knowledge. There are also optional lectures in fields related to your own, which will allow you to increase your understanding of the interdisciplinary aspects of your speciality.

Fees and funding
UK Students
Starting in September 2024 or January 2025
£10,700
If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

Find out more about scholarships and funding.

Did you know you can apply for a Government Postgraduate Loan? Find out if you’re eligible.

If you are a University of Leicester alumni, you may be eligible for the Centenary Alumni Discount which offers a 20% fee reduction.   

International Students

Starting in September 2024 or January 2025
£23,650
You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

Find out more about scholarships and funding.

If you are a University of Leicester alumni, you may be eligible for the Centenary Alumni Discount which offers a 20% fee reduction.   

The Helen Berriman Scholarship is available to full-time and part-time first-year female students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) - 4 year program or the Bachelor of Biomedical Science - 3 year program.

Eligibility and selection criteria:

Be a female Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Be a first-year student with current enrolment in an eligible program.

Be experiencing financial disadvantage.

Demonstrate academic achievement.

Provide a written statement clearly addressing the points listed below.

Statements from two referees as character references, with at least one reference from a referee not connected to the applicant’s secondary school or university.

To be eligible for the bursary, applicants must be fee-paying international students, commencing their studies in 2025 in an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.

Eligible Countries:

International

Acceptable Course or Subjects:

The bursary is available for any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree offered by Federation University.

Apply to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program at Griffith University, commencing Trimester 1, 2025.

If eligible, receive confirmation and award acceptance date in your Letter of Offer.

Accept your offer and pay your total deposit fee by the award acceptance deadline.