Course Level
Doctor Degree (By Research)
CRICOS
006670B
Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences) at the University of Melbourne marks a students admission to the community of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences scholars. It signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research which has been conducted and reported by the holder via thesis. The submission must be a careful, rigorous and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research apprenticeship is complete. The PhD will demonstrate authority in the candidates field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields. The thesis must make a distinct contribution to knowledge and is judged on originality of approach and in some cases, the discovery of new facts.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Parkville | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
A thesis of between 80,000 and 100,000 words completed in a maximum of four years full-time or part-time equivalent.
Subjects
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Health Sciences
Entry requirements
- A four-year bachelors degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of 80% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent or
- a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of 80% or (University of Melbourne) equivalent or
- a qualification and professional experience considered to be equivalent and
- a research proposal and
- referee reports (except for applicants who have graduated from the University of Melbourne within the last five years) and
- the endorsement of a prospective supervisor.