PhD in Public Health

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

5%

New South Wales:

30%

Queensland:

20%

Victoria:

25%

Western Australia:

15%

South Australia:

10%

Tasmania:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

IBM

Google

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Microsoft

Facebook

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$42,100 / year

Overall Cost

$57,100 / year

FAQs

• What career outcomes can graduates expect?
  
  Graduates typically move into careers in academia, health policy and management, government health departments, international health organisations, NGOs, research institutes, and healthcare consultancy.
• How is the programme structured and assessed?
  
  The PhD is based on supervised independent research leading to a thesis of about 80,000–100,000 words. Candidature includes confirmation, annual progress reviews, thesis submission, and external examination.
• What research facilities and support are available?
  
  Students have access to the Hunter Medical Research Institute, health data and statistical support, the University Library, research training workshops, and collaborations with healthcare providers and government agencies.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research opportunities cover public health policy, health promotion, epidemiology, health systems and services research, Indigenous health, health economics, mental health, ageing and chronic disease management, healthcare leadership, and digital health innovation.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Public Health / Healthcare Management at the University of Newcastle?
  
  The programme usually takes 3 to 4 years full-time or up to 8 years part-time.