Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Science

Medical research plays an important role in enhancing our knowledge of human health, diseases and medicine. The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences conducts discovery, translational and clinical research focused on healthy ageing and chronic diseases. This is an interdisciplinary course that brings together clinical and basic researchers from across the health and biomedical science disciplines including, but not limited to, Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physiotherapy and Medical Radiations.This course maintains strong connections and collaborations with various health and medical sectors, including the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, government and public health, medical radiations, hospitals and research institutes. Many of the projects are conducted in collaboration with industry and industry partners. Not only does this broaden your knowledge and skill of your field but can also unlock valuable interdisciplinary opportunities for the future.As a graduate, you will be highly sought after for a research or research-related career (including senior leadership and management positions) in various health and medical sectors, such as the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, government and public health, medical radiations, hospitals, universities, and research institutes.

A bachelors degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology subjects that constitute at least 25 percent of a full-time academic year or part-time equivalent. The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year. OR A masters degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25 percent of a full-time academic year or part-time equivalent with an overall distinction average; OR A masters degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average.