Study Doctor of Philosophy (Health and Disease) at Deakin University in Australia, Faculty of Health
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Doctor of Philosophy (Health and Disease)
Deakin University

Australia

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About this course

What will I learn?

Undertake research into the molecular basis of health and disease under the supervision of an academic staff member in the School of Medicine. A Doctor of Philosophy is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in three years of full-time study (or six years of part-time study). A full-time student is expected to commit 36 hours a week to their PhD program. A student is entitled to 20 working days annual leave from candidature on approval by their Principal Supervisor. (Part-time is half the commitment.)Career Pathway Placements (internships) with industry partners, are offered as an elective, to all domestic and international HDR students. The timing of a proposed placement should be discussed with the supervisory team, and approved by the School HDR Coordinator.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health

CRICOS

061693E

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,400.00 (US$ 30,578) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$46,400.00 (US$ 30,578) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Warrnambool Campus

Princes Highway,

WARRNAMBOOL,

Victoria,

3280, South Western Coast, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

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

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

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