Doctor of Philosophy (Health): Fees & Entry Requirements at Federation University Australia, Australia

Doctor of Philosophy (Health)

Australia

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What will I learn?

This Doctor of Philosophy program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.

Which department am I in?

Institute of Health and Wellbeing (IHW)

CRICOS

092871B

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$29,500.00 (16,40,256) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Camp Street Campus

Camp Street,

Ballarat,

Victoria,

3350, Ballarat, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$29,500.00 (16,40,256) per year
Accommodation - Weekly rate starting from 273

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Mt Helen Campus

University Drive, Mt Helen Ballarat,

Mt Helen,

Victoria,

3350, Ballarat, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must:possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, orpossess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, orsubmit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, andsatisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board

English language proficiency

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 79-93 with minimums (Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21); Pearson (PTE): Overall 58 (no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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