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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) represents the most advanced academic degree offered by the University, awarded solely through research. This program provides in-depth theoretical expertise in a specialized field.
Ideal for those aiming for academic, research, or high-level professional careers, PhD studies enable you to develop innovative concepts with potential impacts across industries and communities. You'll produce groundbreaking work that advances knowledge in your discipline while meeting global academic benchmarks.
The program incorporates extensive practical training, including clinical work with diverse patient populations. Students gain hands-on experience through the University's on-campus health facilities, which provide public services such as physiotherapy, dental care, foot health treatments, and other medical services.
Must normally have completed the following in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research:
The degree must normally have been gained at the standard of first class or second class (first division) honours from this University or a recognised equivalent.
The degree should include advanced learning in research, execution of a research project and a written report on the research.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with 7.0 in Writing and no band less than 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; AUT Academic English with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.
Apply by:
1 Nov (for Feb intake)
1 Feb (for May intake)
1 Apr (for Jul intake)
1 Jul (for Oct intake)