Master of Philosophy (1 years)

About the course

This research-based postgraduate programme at Waurn Ponds (Geelong) campus focuses on supervised thesis work in Medicine. Research addresses patient outcomes, public health, clinical practice, or health systems through thesis inquiry. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue pathways into PhD programs or research-focused professional roles requiring advanced investigative and analytical capability. Career directions can include research assistant/associate roles in universities, medical research institutes, hospitals, government or public health agencies, and industry settings supporting clinical or biomedical research. The qualification builds discipline-specific research skills for careers aligned to medicine and health sciences. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.

Living Costs in Geelong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)