Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) 36 months PHD Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

58,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

MedicineMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney leads world-class research tackling global healthcare challenges. Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will allow you to pursue innovative research across a number of areas in which the faculty has expertise.

Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) is for students with a strong academic background and research experience who are passionate about advancing medical and health research. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s with honours, a master’s degree, or equivalent qualifications and aim to make a global impact in healthcare.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney leads world-class research tackling global healthcare challenges. Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will allow you to pursue innovative research across a number of areas in which the faculty has expertise.

Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) is for students with a strong academic background and research experience who are passionate about advancing medical and health research. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s with honours, a master’s degree, or equivalent qualifications and aim to make a global impact in healthcare.

Admission Requirements

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Admission requirements To apply for a PhD, you need to demonstrate sufficient prior research experience and capability. In most cases, you will have either:
  • a bachelor's degree with first or upper second class honours or
  • a master's degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of research
  • an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability.

These are the minimum requirements for eligibility but they do not guarantee admission. 

Please refer to the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011  for full policy details.

Transfer from University of Sydney Master of Philosophy

Outstanding candidates who successfully complete one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the University of Sydney Master of Philosophy degree may apply for transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy and be granted credit for work already completed pending:

  • approval from the supervisor and school 
  • meeting all higher degree by research progression requirements
  • providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis. 

3 Years
Aug
Feb

Tuition fees

International
58,400 AUD

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