Overview
At the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), our expert researchers work with health practitioners, patients and with one of the largest networks of remote and rural community partnerships to better understand and seek solutions to the most pressing health and medical needs of Australians.
PhD opportunities
Opportunities and supervisors within the FHMRI Molecular Biosciences at Flinders University are available in the following research fields:
- Cancer: Metabolism and cancer, environmental control of cell growth and division, prostate cancer, brain cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, multiple myeloma, leukaemia, precision medicine, cancer survivorship.
- Infection and Immunity: Immune responses to antibiotics early in life, autoimmunity and diabetes, allergy and immune responses, understanding viruses including dengue, zika and SARS- Cov2.
- Neuroscience: Gastrointestinal motility, brain pluripotent stem cells, the brain and stress responses, motor neuron disease, neurogastroenterology, insect vision, visceral pain.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Human Neurophysiology and Genetics
- Molecular Medicine and Genetics
- Visceral Pain
- Molecular Virology
- Metabolism and Cancer
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Molecular Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences in AustraliaAcademic requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 106267C
- an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8) such as a postgraduate qualification which includes a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study in which you achieved at least Distinction grade (75%).
- Evidence of equivalent research experience may be considered, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant.
Tuition Fee
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40700 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 40700 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Adelaide
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Scholarships Information
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