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Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)

PhD / Doctoral.
The University of Notre Dame Australia

1000

in world overall ranking*

79

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) is a thesis-based research degree designed around your proposed topic and methodological approach, with supervision from qualified academic staff. You will develop the capacity to plan and conduct original, independent research, and may undertake research training coursework if needed. The program is normally completed in three years full-time (or part-time equivalent) in Health Sciences. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced research and scholarly careers where high-level independent inquiry is required. The degree can support pathways into academia, research institutes, policy and evaluation roles, and leadership positions that involve designing and delivering research projects. Outcomes depend on the dissertation topic and may span interdisciplinary applications. This is a PhD-level qualification focused on Health Sciences research. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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3 years

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February, July

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Fremantle
Broome
Sydney

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6302

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconTHE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME INTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP (POSTGRADUATE)

20% of tuition fees

tick iconTHE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME INTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP FOR NURSING

20% of tuition fees

tick iconTHE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME INTERNATIONAL WELCOME SCHOLARSHIP (UNDERGRADUATE)

25% of tuition fees

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