Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Medical and Biological Sciences (HMB8001)

Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. Victoria University's integrated program offers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines.During the first year of our integrated PhD program, you’ll receive training in best-practice research methods. On passing the first-year components with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original research, graduating in the standard timeframe. You’ll learn to present your research in a variety of contexts, including journals and conferences.On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation; develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge or professional practice; disseminate and promote new insights to peers and the community; and generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to a discipline or area of professional practice.

Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF8), or equivalent, in a different discipline to the proposed research with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale) for the final yearORCompletion of an Australian Masters degree (AQF9), or equivalent, undertaken by coursework in any discipline, not including a thesis, with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale)ORCompletion of an equivalent combination of academic and research achievements such as relevant industry experience, research experience evidenced by peer review publications or the completion of a high-level research project, in a different discipline to the proposed research, deemed to be equivalent to any of the above entry requirementsORAny of the Admission Requirements as listed in the PhD.