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Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Medicine
Macquarie University

Australia

About this course

What will I learn?

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for research that demonstrates that the student has the capacity to conduct significant independent research.At Macquarie we aim to deliver world leading research and world changing impact. If you share our passion to not only think about the future but to build it then we invite you to join us.Our PhD program will support you to develop the skills and knowledge to operate at the frontiers of knowledge. Skills like analytical thinking and innovation, complex problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, leadership and social influence and technology design and programming, all of which have been identified by the World Economic Forum in the top 10 skills of the future.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

CRICOS

085032M

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$51,900.00 (28,85,738) per year
Approx Annual Cost: AUD $51,900; Commencement Fee: AUD $25,950

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North Ryde Campus

4–6 Eastern Road,

MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY,

New South Wales,

2109, MACQUARIE PARK, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum requirement for admission to a PhD degree is:

  • Completion of a Master of Research (MRes) with a grade of at least a Distinction level (75% or greater in second year; or
  • A Master of Philosophy; or
  • A two-year Masters degree with a major research component at Distinction level (75% or greater).
  • Peer-reviewed research output may be taken into consideration for admission to the program.

You must also demonstrate your suitability for entry to the program by:

  • Including a detailed research proposal.

Entry to a PhD will also be assessed on availability of appropriate supervision and resources.

Candidates who have not completed an MRes and do not meet the above criteria may be asked to undertake the Master of Research as a research training pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy or the Master of Philosophy.

English language Requirements:

  • IELTS Academic – IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL iBT – 83 (Reading - 13, Writing - 21, Listening - 12, Speaking - 18)
  • PTE Academic – 58 with 50 in each band
  • C1A – 180 with 169 in each band
  • C2P – 180 with 169 in each band

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Macquarie University

Macquarie is in the top 130 of universities globally (QS 2024) and is a leading institution with a strong tradition of innovation and exploration.

  • Ranked in the top 130 universities worldwide
  • Located in Sydney’s fastest-growing business region
  • Provides over 30,000 practical work placements
  • Offers generous scholarship programs
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