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Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

PhD / Doctoral.
Monash University

58

in world overall ranking*

6

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

You will undertake your doctoral studies through the Monash Doctoral Program. At the core of this program is the completion of a substantial research thesis on an agreed topic under the guidance of a supervisory team. Your research training is further enhanced by professional development activities or coursework units designed to support you in your academic and professional development. 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 where they design and lead original projects and generate new knowledge. Career pathways include academic research and teaching, clinical and health research institutes, biotechnology and pharmaceutical R&D, government and policy agencies, and consulting or analytics roles across the health sector. This PhD supports specialist research careers in health sciences. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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

Costs

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A$53,800 per year

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Information

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4 years

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Clayton
Warragul
Peter Mac
Callum Cancer Centre
Monash Medical Centre
Baker Institute
Peninsula
Alfred Hospital
Caulfield
Southbank
Notting Hill
Bendigo
Box Hill
Burnet Institute
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Clayton
Warragul
Peter Mac
Callum Cancer Centre
Monash Medical Centre
Baker Institute
Peninsula
Alfred Hospital
Caulfield
Southbank
Notting Hill
Bendigo
Box Hill
Burnet Institute
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Malaysia
Indonesia
Baker Institute
Peninsula
Warragul
Alfred Hospital
Burnet Institute
Box Hill
Malaysia
Indonesia
Southbank
Clayton
Monash Medical Centre
Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Bendigo
Caulfield
Peter Mac
Callum Cancer Centre
Notting Hill

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0047

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING PLACEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

A$18,000

tick iconPHARMACY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$100,000

tick iconMONASH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Up to A$40,000

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