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About the course
UOW’s Doctor of Philosophy (Health Science) is a research degree where you undertake an original investigation in a health science research area under academic supervision. You’ll join an active research community and develop advanced research capability, from study design and analysis to producing a thesis that contributes new knowledge. The degree can be completed full-time or part-time in Health Sciences at doctoral level. The programme advances scientific inquiry through supervised laboratory or field research, data analysis, and thesis-based discovery.
Career outcome
Graduates typically pursue research-focused careers across universities, health services and research institutes, government and policy agencies, and industry settings involved in health innovation. Depending on the thesis topic, roles may include research fellow, academic, health data or evaluation specialist, clinical research coordinator, policy or program analyst, or R&D roles in health-related organisations. Outcomes align with doctoral research careers in Health Sciences. Preparing graduates for scientific research, R&D leadership, and doctoral study in the sciences.
Living Costs in Wollongong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320 |
Average Salary***
