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The Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) brings together top researchers who collaborate with healthcare professionals, patients, and an extensive network of rural and remote community partners to address Australia's most urgent health challenges. World-leading research demands exceptional talent - both today and tomorrow. As a PhD student at FHMRI, you'll benefit from our knowledge, guidance, and support system designed to amplify your influence and propel your future career. Pursuing a PhD in Public Health or Rural and Remote Health establishes you as a specialist in your chosen field. This advanced degree serves as a gateway to research professions or highly valued expert roles across Australian and international public and private sectors, while honing your analytical abilities.
This distinguished qualification provides essential training for securing research funding, enhancing study quality and capability, plus fostering professional connections with colleagues, industries, and end-users.
To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:
Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110