PhD in Public Health

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Asia:

25%

Africa:

5%

Oceania:

5%

Europe:

20%

North America:

15%

South America:

10%

Others:

20%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

Google

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Amazon

Microsoft

Facebook

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$60,992 / year

Overall Cost

$75,992 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available for PhD students?
  
  Students benefit from access to research centres such as the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, advanced data laboratories, public health databases, clinical research facilities, the University Library, and professional development workshops.
• What scholarships and funding are available?
  
  Options include Melbourne Research Scholarships, Australian Government RTP (Research Training Program) scholarships, faculty-specific awards (such as those from the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health), and externally funded grants.
• What are the academic entry requirements?
  
  Applicants should normally hold a master’s degree by research, or a bachelor’s degree with honours (first class or second class, division 1) in a relevant discipline. Candidates with significant professional or research experience in healthcare may also be considered.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  . Research areas include epidemiology, biostatistics, global health, health policy, health economics, Indigenous health, primary care, mental health, ageing, healthcare management, health systems, digital health, and health services research.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Public Health or Healthcare Management at the University of Melbourne?
  
  The PhD usually takes 3 to 4 years full-time or up to 8 years part-time.