Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)

About the course

This PhD in Medicine and Health provides advanced research training within a major faculty focused on addressing global healthcare challenges. You will work with academic supervisors to develop and complete an original thesis, drawing on the faculty’s expertise across diverse medicine and health research areas. The program is primarily research-based and supports both full-time and part-time candidature in medicine. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for research-led careers in universities, medical research institutes, hospitals, government and health policy agencies, and industry roles in clinical research and health innovation. The degree develops expertise in designing and conducting independent research, publishing scholarly work, and contributing to evidence-based healthcare improvement. Career paths commonly include postdoctoral researcher, academic, clinician-researcher, or health research leader in medicine.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)