Overview

Health and Disease research at Deakin University spans basic gene discovery and molecular analysis, through functional genomics and pre-clinical development to the testing of new therapeutics, underpinned by powerful and relevant experimental platforms.

PhD research is also available with the School of Medicine in the areas of rural and regional general practice; health and wellbeing, health service evaluation, public health and chronic disease management.

Career outcomes

Clinical epidemiology, public health, medical ethics, medical professionalism, health service management, quality assurance, risk prevention, medical education

Programme Structure

Key areas of research strength are:

immunity

infectious diseases

developmental biology

molecular physiology

musculoskeletal biology

psychiatric disorders

haematology

cancer

metabolic disease

structural biology

nanomedicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for research degrees without scholarship may be made at any time. Commencement of research degrees is not confined to Deakin's trimesters.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Warrnambool, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Health Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Molecular 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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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:

a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent
a masters degree (research) in a related area

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

46400 AUD / year

≈ 46400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree.

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health and Disease.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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