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Programs & privileges to students from India Masters by Research to Ph D – a pathway

Masters by research – optionsfrom Ph D perspective : 

Masters by research – optionsfrom Ph D perspective Student could take up this program by research in the following areas in Universities like Deakin, Latrobe, RMIT, University of Western Australia, University of Wollongong, Curtin & like: Civil & Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy & Water resources Engineering Chemical, Petroleum & Mining Engineering Bio Technology, Bio Informatics & Micro biology Pharmacy, Health Sciences, & Social Health Business Management & Nanotechnology

Masters by research - criteria : 

Masters by research - criteria The candidate must be a B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Tech / M.Phil The candidate must have secured at least 70% or more marks in his last degree qualification & must have secured at least 60% or more marks in all education from class 10th onwards The candidate must have some research experience in the past (as part of academic program or otherwise) The candidate must be from a Recognized Indian University or an Institute

Articulation to PhD from M Res : 

Articulation to PhD from M Res The student completes the first year of the program successfully with appreciable merit Project work done ought to be perceived to be of high standard His program in such case is articulated to Ph D level with grant from University covering both the course and the living expenses for the rest of the two or three years Graduates can therefore get a PhD degree after completion of this course even after articulating from Masters by Research

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Alternatively, PhD programs In Australia @ full /partial Scholarships

What is PhD? : 

What is PhD? A PhD is a program of independent, supervised research assessed solely on the basis of a thesis that is examined externally.   A doctoral thesis must be a substantial and original contribution to knowledge of the subject with which it deals

Skills and characteristics required to be successful : 

Skills and characteristics required to be successful Passion for your research- you will need to be enthusiastic about what you do, and instill this passion in everyone that you teach, supervise and communicate with. Organizational skills - the academic workload is heavy and varied, and you’ll need excellent organizational skills to keep on top of it all. People skills- despite the stereotypes that exist, you’ll actually need excellent people skills to make it in academia. You will also need to be constantly building your network of peers around the world, as well as working with students in your own institution. You are likely to act as a pastoral supervisor too, and may be faced with challenging issues brought to you by students in your care. Communication skills - as an academic you will be continually writing reports and grant applications, and delivering lectures and presentations.

Skills and characteristics required to be successful : 

Skills and characteristics required to be successful Willingness to work long hours - the academic workload is large and you will need to be prepared to put in the hours to get through it all. Administrative skills- with an increasing amount of paperwork, meetings to organise, students’ work to mark, and grants to write, you will need excellent administrative skills. Self-motivation - without a manager looking over your shoulder, you will need the motivation to manage your workload yourself. Team working - you will be frequently asked to contribute to activities that are beyond your own research, but are for the greater good of the department or the university.

Areas for Doctoral research : 

Areas for Doctoral research Civil & Mechanical Engineering Metallurgy & Water resources Engineering Chemical, Petroleum & Mining Engineering Bio Technology, Bio Informatics & Micro biology Pharmacy, Health Sciences, & Social Health Business Management & Nanotechnology

Unis offering scholarships : 

Unis offering scholarships Deakin University La Trobe University RMIT University of Wollongong University of Newcastle Curtin University of Technology Edith Cowan University Murdoch University University of Western Australia Griffith University

Actual costs for Masters by Research & PhD programs : 

Actual costs for Masters by Research & PhD programs Masters by Research 22,500$ to 25,000$ per annum PhD program 23,500$ to 26,000$ per annum

Entry criteria – in detail : 

Entry criteria – in detail The candidate must be a B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Tech / M.Phil The candidate must have secured at least 80% or more marks in his last degree qualification & must have secured at least 60% or more marks in all education from class 10th onwards The candidate must have some research experience in the past (as part of academic program or otherwise) The candidate must be from a Recognized Indian University or an Institute Research proposal of what he is interested in for.

The admission process & deadlines : 

The admission process & deadlines CV need to be submitted for the assessment. Once the assessment is done student need to submit the academics, passport & research proposal (of 300 words) to the university for further assessment. The deadlines for the application submission is Masters by Research---- 31st July 2010 PhD's---- 31st August 2010 After the complete confirmation of the application student will be offered an offer in the 1st week of December for March intake 2011

The visa process : 

The visa process The visa process for Masters by Research & PhD's falls under 574 visa sub class The Assessment level for 574 visa sub class is 2, any one can sponsor, one day funds and only one year funds has to be shown Bank Loan, Savings, Fixed Deposits, PF & Postal savings are the acceptable sources for funding Once the documents are submitted the Visa process will approximately take 4 to 6 weeks for confirmation. The visa will be granted for the total duration of the course.

PhD – gains for the students : 

PhD – gains for the students You would have mastered the technology(s) that you have worked on hard for three long years with unquestionable integrity. Therefore, the opportunities and the best of corporate world will chase you for employment which goes contra to the scenario of you chasing the companies for jobs. You could pride in having contributed to the existing knowledge in the field that you have chosen to work. Therefore, there is every possibility of you being recognized as a great achiever in your field world over. PhD programs involves typically lots of travelling, seminaring, & paper presentations, which outright contributes to making a dynamic personality with relationships with intellectual minds world over One great opportunity for PhD grads is in the line of academics which permits them to nurture young minds while being focused on continuous further research for gains further Research students with achievements under their belt being in big shortage all over, permanent settlement in the countries where program was taken up is relatively an easy task