Doctor of Philosophy (Health and Disease)
Deakin University
Course Details
Undertake research into the molecular basis of health and disease under the supervision of an academic staff member in the School of Medicine. Research spans basic gene discovery and molecular analysis, through functional genomics and pre-clinical development to the testing of new therapeutics, underpinned by powerful and relevant experimental platforms. Key areas of research strength are: immunity, infectious diseases, developmental biology, molecular physiology, musculoskeletal biology, psychiatric disorders, haematology, cancer, metabolic disease, structural biology and nanomedicine. PhD research is also available with the School of Medicine in the areas of rural and regional general practice; health and wellbeing, health service evaluation, public health and chronic disease management. Deakin currently has around 1600 higher degree by research candidates intelligent people making the most of our excellent facilities, partnerships, strategic research centres and excellent reputation.
Qualification: Doctor Degree (By Coursework)
Course structure: A Doctor of Philosophy is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in three years of full-time study (or six years of part-time study).
CRICOS Code:
Address
Cloud(online)
Attendance options
Online/Off-campus - 4 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $178,400
CRICOS Code: 061693E
Address
Geelong Waurn Ponds
Pigdons Road
GEELONG, Victoria, 3216
Attendance options
Full-time - 3 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $133,800
ENTRY CRITERIA*
TOEFL: 94
OVERALL IELTS: 7
CRICOS Code: 061693E
Address
Melbourne Burwood
221 Burwood Highway
BURWOOD, Victoria, 3125
Attendance options
Full-time - 3 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $133,800
ENTRY CRITERIA*
TOEFL: 94
OVERALL IELTS: 7
CRICOS Code: 061693E
Address
Warrnambool
Princess Highway
WARRNAMBOOL, Victoria, 3280
Attendance options
Full-time - 3 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $133,800
ENTRY CRITERIA*
TOEFL: 94
OVERALL IELTS: 7
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.