What will I learn?

The PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree and the highest level of degree you can achieve. PhD students are critical, curious, creative thinkers who undertake original research over at least 3 years. The University of Auckland PhD is a globally recognised postgraduate research degree, available in over 100 different subjects. Candidates will undertake independent and original research, supervised by academic experts and research leaders. During your doctoral studies, you will have opportunities to expand and develop your personal, professional and academic skills. Our doctoral candidates present their work at local and international conferences, and are encouraged to network and collaborate with a wide range of experts in their research field. All of our doctoral policies and guidelines governing PhD study, including the PhD statute, are available in Doctoral policies and guidelines. If you are looking for PhD study in a subject not listed here, it may be available under a different title.We welcome PhD proposals in areas including: Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Food Science, Forensic Science, Green Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic and Medicinal Chemistry, Physical and Materials Chemistry, Structural and Computational Chemistry, Wine Science.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$7,874.40 (US$ 4,697) per year

NZ $7,874.40 Annual tuition fee based on 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

March 2025

Venue

Epsom Campus

74 Epsom Avenue,

Epsom,

Auckland,

1023, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$7,874.40 (US$ 4,697) per year

NZ $7,874.40 Annual tuition fee based on 120 points

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

March 2025

Venue

University of Auckland

City Campus,

Alfred Nathan House, 24 Princes Street,

AUCKLAND CITY,

Auckland Central,

1010, New Zealand

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Entry requirements

For international students

Masters-level qualification or the equivalent of a bachelors degree with honours

Evidence of significant research, usually undertaken as part of prior study

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 and no bands below 6.0
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) - Overall score of 90 and a writing score of 21
Paper-based TOEFL - Overall score of 68 and a writing score of 21
C1 Advanced (previously - Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
C2 Proficiency (previously - Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)) - Overall score of 176 and no bands below 169
University of Auckland Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP) - Grade of B-
University of Auckland English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) - Grade of B-
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Overall score of 58 and no PTE Communicative score below 50
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - ISE III with a pass in all 4 components
LanguageCert - International ESOL - C1 Expert (LRWS) with a high pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill OR C2 Mastery with a pass overall and no less than a pass in each skill
AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam - Overall score of 70% with no section below 65%
English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment - Assessment Level 3 overall and no skill below Level 2