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About the course
This integrated PhD provides intensive research training in the first year before you progress to an original doctoral thesis in health and sport. You’ll develop best-practice research methods and, after meeting progression requirements, undertake independent research with expert supervision in VU’s Institute for Health and Sport. The program supports dissemination through journals and conferences, culminating in a PhD thesis in health and sport. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for research-focused careers that apply advanced investigation and evidence generation in health, wellbeing and sport contexts. Outcomes typically include roles in academia, research institutes, health services and government or industry organisations, contributing to policy, program evaluation, and innovation in clinical, community health, physical activity and sport performance settings. This is a doctoral qualification for research leadership in health and sport.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
