
Overview
A PhD is undertaken through the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. At the core of the program is an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors.
Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
Career opportunities
On completion of the Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences program at Monash University you will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant research techniques in your field through a review of the relevant literature. Under supervision, you will demonstrate your ability, under supervision to apply these techniques to your chosen field of study. You will be able to present high-quality written work suitable for publication in appropriate scholarly journals, and be able to critically evaluate both your own and others' written work in their chosen field.
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Areas of research
- Cancer & Blood Diseases
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Critical Care, Trauma & Perioperative Medicine
- Development, Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- Infection, Inflammation & Immunity
- Metabolism, Obesity & Men's Health
- Neurosciences & Mental Health
- Public Health & Health Systems Improvement
- Women's, Children's & Reproductive Health
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Start date: Throughout the year
- Deadline: Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.
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Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Nursing View 8 other PhDs in Public Health in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Course Code: 041047A
- a bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
- a course leading to a level rated by the relevant department, faculty and committee as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field;
- a master's degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project. Where ungraded, examiners' reports will be taken into account; or
- have qualifications which in the opinion of GRC are deemed equivalent.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
48800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 48800 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 AUD per year during 36 months.
- This course is supported by the Australian government's Research Training Program (RTP).
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.