Postgraduate research degrees
Follow your passion and make your mark in your field of study
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A higher degree by research (HDR) in medicine and health will open up a new world of ideas and possibilities, deepen your insights, and develop your capacities for practical application in your current career or position you to carve out a new one.
So whether you're an aspiring academic or researcher, seeking a competitive edge in your career or wanting to explore your passion, we encourage you to explore our offerings.
Our Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) (PhD) is our premier research award and the highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework. Join a world-class community of researchers and see your research make an impact.
This will require you to prepare a substantial piece of work that represents a contribution to a particular field of knowledge, giving you a good understanding of research methodology.
This postgraduate research degree is also uniquely embedded with a coursework component designed to provide our HDR students with the opportunity to create a truly distinct research pathway.
Our research into creating healthier futures spans the following key areas:
We also offer a Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health), the second-highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework and can be a pathway to study at a PhD level.
We encourage you to explore the vast range of postgraduate research scholarships available to all eligible domestic and international students.
Scholarships range from allowance stipends including our Executive Dean stipend scholarship, tuition fee scholarships, conference funds and equity support grants.
Your development as a researcher starts during orientation, which includes sessions on drafting literature reviews, preparing research proposals and presenting research developments.
Over 270+ coursework units of study are available to you throughout your candidature.
Opportunities are also available to grow professionally and academically through a paid 3-6 month internship with an industry partner as you complete your degree.
One of our strategic priorities is to invest in the resources and capabilities of our researchers to help shape health outcomes that make a difference to our communities. As a Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) student you will have the following support available:
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