Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition and Public Health)

About the course

This PhD offers supervised research training in nutrition and public health, supporting you to make an original contribution to knowledge. You will work closely with expert supervisors and can pursue topics such as nutritional assessment, food source evaluation, exercise and behaviour, sports nutrition, physiology and metabolism, and diet–disease links (e.g., cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes). This is a PhD / Doctoral research degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for research-focused careers in academia, public health agencies, government and policy settings, health services, NGOs and industry. You may progress into roles such as research fellow, public health researcher, nutrition epidemiology or evaluation specialist, health promotion analyst, or adviser supporting evidence-based nutrition and prevention programs. This is a PhD / Doctoral qualification in Nutrition & Dietetics. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.

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***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)