Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) PhD degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia may be asked to undertake further coursework to extend their knowledge and skills as a basis for the research component.

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) degree become formed, through their research projects, in the methods of their chosen discipline.

All research students are assigned supervisors who are part guides and part advisers in the journey towards completing the degree. Before applying, please get in touch with the University’s Research Office to arrange a discussion with a suitably qualified academic staff member.

The maximum time for completion of the Doctor of Philosophy (not including periods of approved leave of absence) will generally be three calendar years for a full-time student and six years for a part-time student. The minimum time for completion will typically be two years.

Career opportunities:

A Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) can lead to careers in academia, industry, government and non-government organisations, scientific research, specialist consultancy, clinical and non-clinical health settings, research management, and executive-level management.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The maximum time for completion of the Doctor of Philosophy (not including periods of approved leave of absence) will generally be three calendar years for a full-time student and six years for a part-time student.

The minimum time for completion will typically be two years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

There are two main recruitment rounds at Notre Dame, usually between May to July (Semester 2 Mid-Year intake) and November to March (Semester 1 Main-Round intake)

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Fremantle, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Broome, Australia

Disciplines

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 011396F

The following criteria are required for a student to be admitted to the PhD program:

Completion of a research Masters degree (by research or course work and thesis), appropriate to the professional field of the applicant (or equivalent) at a high level of achievement; or

A Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Class 1 or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or

In exceptional circumstance, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School and the PVC-R to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research at a doctoral level.

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Tuition Fees

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48730 AUD / year

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Living costs

Fremantle

Australia

1700 - 2700 AUD / month

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