Overview
Medical research plays an important role in enhancing our knowledge of human health, diseases and medicine. The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences conducts discovery, translational and clinical research focused on healthy ageing and chronic diseases.
This is an interdisciplinary course that brings together clinical and basic researchers from across the health and biomedical science disciplines including, but not limited to, Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiotherapy and Medical Radiations.
Career
As a graduate, you will be highly sought after for a research or research-related career (including senior leadership and management positions) in various health and medical sectors, such as the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, government and public health, medical radiations, hospitals, universities, and research institutes.
Expected career pathways for graduates of this Medical Science degree at RMIT University include:
- research and academic positions in universities, hospitals and research institutes
- pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry roles in research and development, clinical trials coordination, quality control, regulatory affairs, medical science liaison, medical affairs or leadership and management
- government and public health careers, investigating public health issues, epidemiology and health policy, and contributing to evidence-based decision-making.
Programme Structure
We have research strengths in various areas of medical science, including the following:- Respiratory health and disease
- Neurological disorders and diseases
- Translational immunology and infectious diseases
- Pharmacology, drug development and delivery
- Prenatal origins of health and disease
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Continuous admissions
- We recommend that applicants set the commencement date on their application no earlier than two months from the submission of their EOI
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Medicine View 27 other PhDs in Medicine in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 110532A
The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:
- a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or
- a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or
- evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience
You must attach a substantive research proposal that is 2 to 5 pages in length which articulates the intent, significance and originality of the proposed topic.
Tuition Fee
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International
36480 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36480 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 36 months.
- Australian/New Zealand students: Research Training Scheme (RTS) place and full exemption from tuition fees
Living costs for Melbourne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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