Doctor of Philosophy in School of Medicine and Dentistry (PHDMED)

Course Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is Griffith's premier research training degree. It is your opportunity to explore a specific research area or topic that you are passionate about. You will be challenged to develop your original research project and receive mentoring and guidance from your supervisor. The PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis or other substantial research output prepared independently under supervision that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the relevant field of study as judged by independent experts of international standing.

Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission as a PhD candidate shall hold: A Bachelor degree with first-class honours or second-class honours (Division A) or a Masters degree, incorporating a significant research component, from a recognised institution; or A record of research, or a qualification granted by a professional or other body deemed by the Dean, Griffith Graduate Research School, to be of a standard comparable to a Bachelor degree with second-class honours (Division A). No less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only). No score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English). Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50

English Requirements

Additional Information

• Offers Scholarship
• Has Bridging Program

Estimated Job Roles

Medical laboratory scientists, Pathologists, Doctors, Nurses and Associated Health Professionals

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