Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Healthy Ageing and Aged Care

About the course

This PhD in Healthy Ageing and Aged Care supports you to undertake original research that improves quality of care and quality of life across ageing populations. Based within the Flinders Caring Futures Institute, you’ll work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment with links to industry, government, services and community partners. The degree culminates in an independent doctoral thesis in health sciences focused on ageing and aged care. The programme advances health sciences research through evidence-based inquiry, clinical context, and supervised thesis development.

Career outcome

Doctoral graduates advance expert-level research capability in Health Sciences. Graduates lead health research, clinical education, and public health programmes. 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***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)