PhD in Health Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

2%

New South Wales:

30%

Victoria:

20%

Queensland:

15%

Western Australia:

10%

South Australia:

5%

Tasmania:

2%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Deloitte

Google

National Health and Medical Research Council

Amazon

Microsoft

Facebook

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

The World Health Organization

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$58,400 / year

Overall Cost

$73,400 / year

FAQs

• How is the programme structured and assessed?
  
  Students undertake supervised independent research leading to the submission of a thesis (typically 80,000–100,000 words). Progress reviews are conducted regularly, and the final assessment involves thesis submission and oral defence (viva voce).
• What facilities and resources are available for students?
  
  Students have access to state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs, rehabilitation and exercise science facilities, health informatics labs, the University Library, research training programmes, and professional development workshops.
• What funding and scholarships are available?
  
  Funding includes Australian Government RTP (Research Training Program) scholarships, University of Sydney Research Training Program Stipends, Faculty-specific scholarships, and external health research funding.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include allied health sciences, rehabilitation, health promotion, health services research, ageing, disability studies, health technology, digital health, healthcare leadership, health economics, and healthcare management systems.
• What is the duration of the PhD at the University of Sydney in Health Sciences or Healthcare Management?
  
  The PhD typically takes 3 to 4 years full-time or up to 8 years part-time.