PhD (Nutritional Biochemistry)

The University of Newcastle | Callaghan Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 46,560
(c. USD32,765.25)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The School of Biomedical Science and Pharmacy oversees the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program (including the Biomedical Science Honours track since 2019) and has managed the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) since its introduction in 2013. With an annual enrollment of around 100 students, the Biomedical Science degree consistently ranks among the university's most competitive programs. The School delivers foundational medical science instruction (covering anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, and pharmacology) across nearly all degrees within the Faculty of Health and Medicine, as well as select programs in the Faculties of Education and Arts, and Science. Annually, School faculty teach 71 courses serving more than 1200 full-time equivalent students across 15 distinct programs. Learners from varied disciplines including medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, medical radiation science, podiatry, oral health, and exercise and sports science all interact with faculty from the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy.

Destination of Study

Australia

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Doctoral Degree (Research) shall:

i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training); or

ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training), and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognized by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1; or

iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the relevant School; or

iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the School; An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four-year bachelor’s degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree.

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.

Tuition AUD 46,560