Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Health and Disease) in Waurn Ponds Australia | Deakin University
Deakin University
|
Waurn Ponds Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,600
(c. USD31,416.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Conduct research exploring the molecular foundations of health and disease while being guided by a faculty member from the School of Medicine. The Doctor of Philosophy degree recognizes significant, innovative contributions to knowledge attained through three years of full-time study (or six years part-time). Full-time PhD candidates should dedicate 36 weekly hours to their research. With Principal Supervisor approval, students may take 20 working days of annual leave. (Part-time students commit half these hours.)
Career Pathway Placements (internships) with industry collaborators are available as optional opportunities for all domestic and international higher degree research students. Students should consult their supervisory team about placement timing and obtain approval from the School's HDR Coordinator.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:
a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent
a masters degree (research) in a related area
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: Overall 7 No band less than 6.5
TOEFL IBT: 94 Writing 24
C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 185 No band less than 176
PTE: 65 No less than 58 in each skill
OET: Overall B (equivalent to a IELTS 7~7.5 range)
DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 4 (70%)
Tuition
AUD
44,600