Doctorate (PhD)
Make a significant contribution to an important public health field by undertaking PhD research.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a supervised research program where you will make a substantial, original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field.
Public health research in nutrition includes: measurement and evaluation of food sources; nutritional assessment; exercise and behaviour; sports nutrition; physiology and metabolism; diet and disease with particular interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis.
Deakin currently has around 1600 higher degree by research candidates - intelligent people making the most of our excellent facilities, partnerships, strategic research centres and excellent reputation.
A Doctor of Philosophy is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in three years of full-time study (or six years of part-time study).
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.