Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering and IT

Overview

A graduate research degree in engineering and IT from Melbourne will prepare you for careers in both academia and industry. In these roles, you’ll apply specialist knowledge and deploy transferrable skills gained through your graduate research studies.

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Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of the PhD, the graduate researcher will be able to:

• demonstrate command of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of a discipline
• independently and systematically engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation
• independently and systematically develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge
• independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding such that they can make a substantial contribution to a discipline
• disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context
• demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement and responsibility as an expert and scholar
• demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Graduate attributes

For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.

Profile

Rashindrie Perera

My PhD allows me to integrate knowledge across disciplines like computer science, engineering, and bioinformatics to develop new technologies and processes. My project aims to improve patient care and treatment plans that can help treat tumors.