Doctor of Philosophy - Health Sciences
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences can be pursued across several disciplines aligned with the School of Health Sciences' professional programs, spanning dietetics, pharmacy, physiotherapy and exercise physiology. Because the program is entirely research-driven, the specific focus and content depend on the individual candidate's chosen discipline and research question within these areas, working under a dedicated supervisor over a minimum three years of full-time study toward an original thesis. It suits health science graduates from one of these four disciplines with a genuine research question who are aiming for an academic career or a specialised research role in clinical practice, health policy or allied health research, rather than students seeking further taught professional qualifications. Entry requires an Honours-level bachelor's degree or research master's judged suitable by the relevant faculty's research committee.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- EXPTAR Physiotherapy
- EXPTBR Exercise Physiology
- DIETAR Dietetics
- PHRMAR Pharmacy
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
English language requirements also apply please see: English Requirements For further information, see the Admission to Higher Degree Research Programs Procedure.
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