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Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)

Australia

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What will I learn?

At the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), our expert researchers work with health practitioners, patients and with one of the largest networks of remote and rural community partnerships to better understand and seek solutions to the most pressing health and medical needs of Australians. Ground-breaking and world-class research requires excellent researchers – now and in the future. As a FHMRI PhD candidate, our expertise, support and mentorship prepare you to have maximum impact, and to make a difference in your future career.The purpose of the PhD degree is to provide research training at the highest level and to enable or acknowledge the production of a substantial body of original research that contributes significantly to knowledge and scholarship. Graduates of PhD degrees will have expert, specialised cognitive, technical and research skills in a discipline area to enable them independently and systematically to demonstrate evidence of an original investigation or testing of ideas, competence in independent research or experimentation, a thorough understanding of the appropriate techniques in the field demonstrated both by their application and a thorough review of the literature, critical use of source material, experimental results (where appropriate), and published works, appreciation of the relationship of the special theme to the wider field of knowledge, the capacity to present well-written work, a higher degree of independence of thought and approach, a significant original contribution to knowledge.

Which department am I in?

College of Medicine and Public Health

CRICOS

106267C

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$40,700.00 (22,62,997) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

July 2025

Venue

Bedford Park Campus

Sturt Road,

BEDFORD PARK,

South Australia,

5042, ADELAIDE, Australia

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
A$40,700.00 (22,62,997) per year
Annual Living Costs - 19830

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

March 2025

Venue

Bedford Park Campus

Sturt Road,

BEDFORD PARK,

South Australia,

5042, ADELAIDE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be accepted for enrolment in a Doctor of Philosophy candidature, an applicant must:

Have at least one of the following Australian qualifications (which must include studies relevant to the proposed field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate:

  • A Bachelors degree with Honours class 1 or 2A
  • A Graduate Diploma or Masters degree by coursework with a research component of at least 18 units, with an average grade of Distinction or better in the research component
  • A Masters by Research degree

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.5 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL iBT: 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 58 Speaking, 50 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 176 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing, 169 Reading, 169 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 105-110

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

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About Flinders University

Flinders is ranked in the top two percent of universities by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

  • Top 2 percent world universities (THE World 2024)
  • Home to over 4,000 international students
  • Based in Adelaide, one of the world’s most liveable cities
  • Over 500 undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees