AustraliaPhD208 weeks

Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences)

The University of Melbourne (UniMelb)Parkville, Australia

Fee for international students

A$299,995 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
Intakes
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Duration
208 weeks
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Programme facts

Level
PhD
Duration
208 weeks
Language of teaching
English
Study mode
Not published
Credits
Not published
Intakes
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About this programme

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences) at the University of Melbourne marks a students admission to the community of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences scholars. 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. The PhD will demonstrate authority in the candidates 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.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS7 overall
  • TOEFL iBT94
Prerequisites
A four-year bachelors 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 or; 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 or; a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent and; a research proposal and; referee reports (except for applicants who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last five years) and; the endorsement of a prospective supervisor.
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Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.