Biomaterials Engineering and Nanomedicine

A research degree with the Division of Information Technology, Engineering and the Environment will enable you to immerse yourself in a flourishing technology hub of theoretical, applied and cross-disciplinary research. Our Innovative research degree programs will provide you with advanced academic and professional research skills. Whilst the majority of these programs are offered at Mawson Lakes Campus there are some programs which offered at City East Campus.

Encompassing computer science, information technology, forensic computing, information management, applied mathematics, mathematical modelling, optimisation & operations research, statistics, biometrics, bioinformatics, biological image analysis, computational biology, mathematical biology or in the ATN Industry Doctoral Training Centre where students work on a project in partnership with industry and undertake technical and professional training modules in areas including leadership, communication and project management. 

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic with relevance to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers you will learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to challenges within your discipline area.

Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It’s your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings.

A research degree graduate of the University of South Australia:

• has an understanding of current research based knowledge in the field, its methodologies for creating new knowledge, and can create, critique, and appraise new and significant knowledge
• is prepared for lifelong learning in pursuit of ongoing personal development and excellence in research within and beyond a discipline or professional area
• is an effective problem solver, capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of research problems
• can work both autonomously and collaboratively as a researcher within a particular discipline or professional area and within wider but related areas
• is committed to ethical action and social responsibility as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading citizen
• communicates effectively as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading member of the community
• demonstrates international perspectives in research in a discipline or professional area and as a leading citizen.

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.