Doctor of Philosophy (Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Science) Medicine

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is renowned for the quality and impact of its research. By undertaking your graduate studies at Monash University, you will have the opportunity to be a part of this proud tradition of research excellence. Monash is committed to providing the highest quality of graduate research education in a stimulating, supportive and professional environment.

A PhD in Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences consists of an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors. A range of services will be available to support you throughout your degree to enable you to be job-ready and make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.

A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or

A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of honours equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or

A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the GRC (or delegate).