Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is renowned for the quality and impact of its research.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. See the Section 2.1 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.
English requirements
Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University. See the Section 2.2 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Notre Dame Australia is a thesis-based research degree.
Entry Requirements
The following criteria are required for a student to be admitted to the PhD program:Completion of a research Masters degree (by research or course work and thesis), appropriate to the professional field of the applicant (or equivalent) at a high level of achievement; orA Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Class 1 or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); orIn exceptional circumstance, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School and the PVC-R to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research at a doctoral level.An applicant may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study or as deemed appropriate by the Dean of the School.
The University of Notre Dame Australia is dedicated to building a strong and innovative research culture.
Entry Requirements
The following criteria apply to students seeking admission to the Professional Doctorate program:The Pro Vice Chancellor-Research, on the advice of the Dean of the School, determines admission to the Doctor of Health Sciences Award.Applicants to the Doctor of Health Sciences Award are expected to satisfy the following criteria: Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; orPossession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; orPossession of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); orPossession of a Master of Philosophy; orIn exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.In addition to the academic criteria listed above, applicants are normally expected to satisfy the following: have a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional practice;have the support of an industry or professional mentor.You may be required to demonstrate an ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.
