PhD of Medicine and Philosophy
- Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy is a phd level Griffith University program in Medicine/Doctor of Philosophy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Independent research capability
- Advanced disciplinary knowledge
- Research communication
- Thesis development
Career outcomes
- Researcher
- Academic
- Senior specialist
- Research consultant
Curriculum
- Supervised research project
- Research methodology
- Thesis preparation
- Research milestones
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree with Class I Honours or Class IIA Honours
- Or a research master degree or equivalent research preparation
- Plus a suitable research proposal and supervisor where required
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19
- PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47
- ISLPR 3+ each skill
- Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Graduation certificate if completed
- English language evidence
- Passport
- Program-specific documents such as portfolio
- audition
- interview evidence
- CV or research proposal where required
How to apply
- Check the research degree entry requirements
- Identify a research area and supervisor
- Prepare a research proposal and supporting documents
- Submit the application through Griffith's international or research application process.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Gold Coast, Brisbane South (Nathan), Logan |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Griffith Health |
| Department | Griffith Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 320 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | International Academic Merit Scholarship offers 20% tuition fee reduction for eligible international coursework students; Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship offers up to 50% tuition fee reduction; research scholarships may cover tuition, OSHC and living allowance for eligible HDR applicants |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2026
Apply by
22 Feb 2027
100 days leftProgram starts
April 2026
Apply by
19 Apr 2027
156 days leftProgram starts
July 2026
Apply by
21 Jun 2027
219 days leftProgram starts
October 2026
Apply by
11 Oct 2027
331 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 22 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $50 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 with no sub-score below 19, PTE Academic 55 overall with no score below 47, ISLPR 3+ each skill, Michigan English Test 55 overall with no score below 47. An interview is required.