PhD in Health Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Australia:

60%

New Zealand:

10%

China:

5%

India:

4%

United States:

3%

Others:

20%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Australian Department of Health

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Ministry of Health

AMN Healthcare

HCA Healthcare

Public Health England

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$42,250 / year

Overall Cost

$57,250 / year

FAQs

• What kind of funding, scholarships or financial support is available?
  
  UTAS offers scholarships for higher degree by research candidates. These may cover stipend (living allowance), tuition (or parts thereof), and may have eligibility requirements (academic merit, supervisor approval, topic alignment with research priorities). There are also fee scholarships tied to partner organisations.
• What kind of topics or fields can PhD students in Healthcare Management / Health Sciences pursue?
  
  The range is broad. It includes (but is not limited to): health policy; health systems management; health economics; public health; epidemiology; workforce issues; digital health; organisation performance; health service improvement. Often the research can be interdisciplinary, linking with social sciences, management, economics, etc. (This reflects UTAS’s general health research strengths.)
• Is supervision required before applying, and how important is it?
  
  Yes. Typically, prospective students are encouraged to identify and contact potential supervisors in their research area prior to applying. Having committed supervisory support strengthens the application. Also, the proposed topic/supervisor discussion helps ensure your proposal is viable.
• What are the major research training / professional development requirements during candidature?
  
  PhD candidates are expected to complete certain developmental and training activities. For instance, at UTAS for Health PhDs, there is a requirement to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Research (or equivalent) which includes core and elective units for research methodology and skills. Also, regular progress reviews; a draft plan early in candidature; confirmation of candidature; thesis preparation
• What is the structure and duration of a PhD in Health (Healthcare Management) at UTAS?
  
  The PhD is a supervised research degree. Full-time candidates typically take 3-4 years, while part-time candidates can take up to 6-8 years. There are milestones such as: submission of a draft research plan, confirmation of candidature, annual reviews, and finally thesis submission.