Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Public Health (Professional Doctorate) in Melbourne Australia | La Trobe University
La Trobe University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
45,000
(c. USD31,757.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The program provides a comprehensive research curriculum complemented by foundational coursework in the initial year. By engaging with both mandatory and optional courses, you'll develop expertise in research design, literature evaluation methods, analytical thinking, and academic writing. You'll undertake an autonomous, in-depth exploration of a self-defined research question, ultimately producing a 60,000-word dissertation for evaluation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Professional Doctorate degree at La Trobe is a four-year degree or a Masters degree with a weighted average mark of 65 or above completed within the last ten years; eligibility for registration for professional practice in Australia (where applicable); and at least two years professional practice.
Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark in final full year (FTE) of study is 65 or above. Candidates may also be required to provide evidence of research expertise.
English language requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT): Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component
Tuition
AUD
45,000