Medicine and Health
Ph.D.
Overview
The Faculty of Medicine and Health is dedicated to understanding and solving the world's biggest healthcare challenges. We are world leaders in medical and health research.
Undertaking a research degree in medicine and health at the University of Sydney is an opportunity to make a real difference in the health of individuals and communities around the world.
Our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will allow you to pursue innovative research across a number of areas in which the faculty has expertise.
You can complete the degree in up to four years (or four to eight years part-time) during which time, you will undertake research culminating in the submission of a thesis.
Structure
Research areas
Our research is conducted with an emphasis on improving healthcare and health outcomes through innovative and translatable research in medicine and health.
Costs
Tuition
HK$270,121.48
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
To apply for a PhD, you need to demonstrate sufficient prior research experience and capability. In most cases, you will have either:
- a bachelor's degree with first or upper second class honours or
- a master's degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of research
- an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability.
These are the minimum requirements for eligibility but they do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Research Education) for the faculty.
Language requirements
IELTS
7.0
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band