Health Sciences

If you’ve got an interest in health research, we may have the research degree for you.

The Division hosts the internationally recognised Sansom Institute for Health Research, home to leading scientists finding solutions to some of the big health care challenges of the 21st century. Researchers in our Sansom Institute for Health Research are dedicated to research that anticipates and responds to the health care needs of a rapidly changing world. At the heart of the Sansom Institute’s research agenda is the application of research into products and practice to bring about better health outcomes. We believe a good idea that can’t be applied is as wasteful as a medicine that can’t be administered or a policy that excludes those most in need. Supporting the Sansom Institute’s research are three schools: Health Sciences (which includes the Centre for Population Health Research), Nursing and Midwifery and Pharmacy and Medical Sciences.

 

Our expert researchers are available to supervise Doctor of Philosophy students in a dynamic research environment. Opportunities are many and varied to undertake research across biomedical, the development and use of medicines, cancer treatment, genetic and infectious disease, nutrition and exercise, the early origins of adult health, brain function and health, population health, and health policy and practice investigations. 

You may be eligible to be considered for admission if you have:

• Honours Level 1, Honours Level 2A (H2A), a Masters by Research or an appropriate masters degree
• Honours Level 2B (H2B) or a Graduate Diploma, plus demonstrated capabilities as proven through evidence of professional work experience in the field of proposed study and by relevant quality publications 
• a Bachelor Degree, Double Degree, Honours Level 3 (H3) or a Graduate Certificate, plus:
  • demonstrated research capabilities as proven through evidence of professional work experience in the field of proposed study and by relevant quality publications
  • additional work experience and publications.

 Research degree scholarships enable you to focus on your research without needing to do paid work.

Some scholarships are linked to specific research projects at the University.

Scholarships are available for both domestic and international students looking to undertake a research degree, and are normally tax-free for full-time students. They are available to students enrolling in the University's areas of research concentration and research strength.

• View scholarships and projects for domestic applicants (Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia). These scholarships provide a living allowance. Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees for the normal duration of the program.
• View scholarships and projects for international applicants. These scholarships generally cover tuitions fees and Overseas Student Health Cover, and provide a living allowance.

You might also like to explore High achiever scholarships, Vacation Research Scholarships, and Vice Chancellor and President's Scholarships

Other grants and awards may also be available while studying – for example, to support you to present your research at national or international conferences, or to publish your research.