Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.

Monash researchers are asking questions that impact on the health of the world. With strengths in several life-changing areas, including noncommunicable diseases, neuroscience, community research, infectious diseases and natural bioresources, we’re finding answers with the help of great research platforms and facilities. Do you have a passion for positive change like us? We want you to join us.

Monash’s PhD program has an international reputation for excellence and relevance, with quality supervision at the heart of our success. We have a history of providing medical, surgical and health sciences research training that is respected worldwide, and you’ll be inspired to tackle society’s biggest challenges in a vibrant and supportive environment.

This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.

Duration

3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time)

Type

Research

Intake

Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)

Areas of Research

• Biochemistry and molecular biology

• Epidemiology and preventive medicine

• General practice

• Infectious diseases and immunity

• Medical education

• Medicine

• Microbiology

• Neuroscience

• Nanomedicine

• Public health

• Paediatrics

• Pharmacology

• Physiology

• Psychology

• Surgery

• Toxicology.

Course Structure

The course consists of a research and thesis component. You must submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words. Your research training is further enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units designed to support you in your academic and professional development.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Doctor of Philosophy, you must have completed at least one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field

• A course leading to a level rated by the University as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field

• A master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project.Where ungraded, examiner’s reports will be taken into account

• Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.