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Medicine

PhD / Doctoral.
Western Sydney University

300

in world course ranking*

15

in local course ranking*
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About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from surgery, pharmaceutical medicine or oncology. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as academic, policy specialist, surgeon, research scientist, scientific writer, medical practitioner (specialist), and etc. in companies including Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Better Health Channel, and etc.

Living Costs in Parramatta**



Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,174 - 2,875

Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,562 - 2,066

Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 8 - 10

Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***


*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2022)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: payscale.com

Costs

Tuition fees per year

A$ 72,496

Information

Duration

5 years

Upcoming Intakes

Feb 2024

Course Code

097592B

Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

50% of tuition fees

Vice-Chancellor's Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarships

50% of tuition fees

Western Sydney International Scholarships - Postgraduate

Up to A$6,00

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