Overview

It signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research which has been conducted and reported by the holder via thesis.

The submission must be a careful, rigorous and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research 'apprenticeship' is complete.

Features

The Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences PhD in at the University of Melbourne will demonstrate authority in the candidate's field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields.

The thesis must make a distinct contribution to knowledge and is judged on originality of approach and in some cases, the discovery of new facts.

Programme Structure

The Doctor of Philosophy – Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is offered in the following schools/disciplines:

Melbourne Medical School
School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Melbourne Dental School
Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences
Melbourne School of Population and Global Health
Medical Biology (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute)
Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology
Florey Department of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Centre for Youth Mental Health
Medical Bionics Department

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Dentistry Health Sciences View 20 other PhDs in Health Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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64

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Other requirements

General requirements

a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 80% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent;

a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 80% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent;

a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent;

a research proposal; and

referee reports (except for applicants who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last 5 years); and

the endorsement of a prospective supervisor.

CRICOS code: 066156A

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60992 AUD / year

≈ 60992 AUD / year
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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) funded: eligible domestic students are exempt from paying tuition fees.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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