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About the course
Flinders’ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical is a research degree based within the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), focused on improving prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. You’ll undertake clinically relevant research alongside clinicians and researchers, supported by strong hospital links and partnerships with rural and remote communities. This PhD develops advanced research capability in clinical medicine. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared to lead and deliver clinical research in academic, hospital, government and industry settings. The degree builds deep expertise in a chosen clinical area plus advanced critical analysis, grant development, research quality and collaboration skills. Potential pathways include senior clinical researcher, medical scientist, academic or health policy roles, working in hospitals, pathology services, research institutes and health departments in clinical medicine. Preparing graduates for health research, clinical leadership, and doctoral study in nursing and health sciences.
Living Costs in Adelaide**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,144 - 1,514 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 836 - 1,105 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 225 - 297 |
Average Salary***
