Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program at the University of Notre Dame Australia offers professionals the opportunity to conduct high-level research over three years, guided by academic supervisors, culminating in a significant contribution to knowledge.
Are you a professional with a topic you wish to research to the highest academic level? The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to offer the opportunity to work on a PhD to students who have achieved outstanding results in their Honours or Masters. Completed over three years of full-time study, your PhD will require you to work closely with two academic supervisors as you undertake a significant piece of research, which may include a substantial new discovery or an original adaptation, application or interpretation of existing knowledge. Start your learning journey today.
To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University's minimum requirements for admission. The requirements for admission are detailed in the University's Policy: Admissions.
To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:
Upon successful completion of the Doctor of Philosophy graduates will be able to:
A Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine can lead to careers in academia, industry, government and non-government organisations, scientific research, specialist consultancy, leadership and research management and executive-level management.
A PhD is a thesis-based research degree where students independently undertake a specific research project related to a field of Medicine. The degree program is individually designed and built around the methodological requirements of the research and the nature of the topic to be investigated and is conducted under the guidance of at least two supervisors. This research will culminate in a thesis of approximately 80,000-100,000 words, which will be examined by two experts in the research area. It is expected that PhD research will contribute substantial additional knowledge to the topic or field of study.
A PhD student is expected to work independently. No Coursework is prescribed in a PhD program; however, it is possible that the student may be asked to undertake further coursework to extend their knowledge and skills before embarking on the research component.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
View application steps for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program on How to apply - Graduate research.