Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health)

Program Overview

The PhD program is a research-intensive degree that typically takes 3-4 years full-time or 6-8 years part-time. Candidates conduct original research and submit a thesis or creative equivalent for examination. The program provides training and career development opportunities, including the Graduate Certificate in Research, research seminars, conferences, and skill development workshops. The campus of study varies depending on the candidate's location, supervisor, and research field.

Program Outline

Outline:

• A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a course of research conducted over 3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time), culminating in a thesis or creative equivalent examined by at least two external examiners.
• PhD Candidature is structured around a series of milestones:
• Draft Research Plan submitted at 3 months equivalent full-time enrolment
• Confirmation of Candidature by 12 months equivalent full-time enrolment
• Annual Reviews of Progress at 24 and 36 months equivalent full-time enrolment
• Thesis or creative equivalent submission for examination no later than 48 months equivalent full-time enrolment
• PhD candidates are provided with training and career development opportunities to develop research, communication, and management skills.
• This training is currently delivered via concurrent enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Research.
• The University also offers candidates opportunities to engage in research seminars, present at conferences, and participate in skill development workshops.
• The campus of study will vary depending on the candidate's location, supervisor, and research field.