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Doctor of Philosophy, Research School of Biology
Australian National University · Canberra City West, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- Australian National University
- Location
- Canberra City West, Australian Capital Territory
- Language of instruction
- English
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Biology, Philosophy
About Biology
Life in all its forms: cells, organisms, plants, evolution and ecosystems.
Where it leads
Biologist · Lab researcher · Conservation scientist · Science communicator
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