The research involved in producing a doctoral (PhD) dissertation involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge.
Potential candidates must discuss their research plan with the Chair of the School of Medicine Research Committee at which time supervision arrangements of the School will be outlined. Specific areas of research expertise and interest can be found on the School of Medicine's website.
Estimated FeeNot available
Duration4 Year
English Score
IELTS (7) , PTE (69)
Next Intake
09 Feb 2026
Application Fee
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher; Research Masters with at least 2/3 of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+; Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
IELTSOverall 7, listening min. 7, Reading min. 7, Writing min. 7, Speaking min. 7
TOEFL IBTOverall 98, listening min. 22, Reading min. 25, Writing min. 25, Speaking min. 22
CAE185
PTE69
Career Outcomes
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