PhD in Health Research

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Asia:

20%

Europe:

10%

North America:

5%

Others:

2%

South America:

2%

Australia:

30%

Northern Territory:

40%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

IBM

Google

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Microsoft

McKinsey

Apple

Wipro

FAQs

• What career opportunities are available for graduates?
  
  Graduates pursue careers in academic and clinical research, higher education teaching, healthcare leadership, government and policy-making, NGOs, international health organisations, and roles focused on Indigenous and remote health systems.
• How is the programme structured and assessed?
  
  The PhD is research-focused, requiring completion of an original thesis (80,000–100,000 words). Candidature includes confirmation of candidature, annual progress reviews, thesis submission, and examination by independent experts.
• What facilities and resources are available for PhD students?
  
  Students benefit from access to CDU’s Menzies School of Health Research, health and medical laboratories, Indigenous and tropical health research centres, digital library resources, research training programmes, and professional development workshops.
• What scholarships and funding are available?
  
  Funding options include Australian Government RTP (Research Training Program) scholarships, CDU Higher Degree by Research Scholarships, and externally funded health research grants.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include public health, Indigenous health, tropical and remote health, nursing and midwifery, health services research, mental health, digital health, primary care, rehabilitation, and health policy.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Health-related Research at CDU?
  
  The PhD typically takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 8 years part-time.