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PhD of Public Health and Health Services

Deakin University

  • Geelong, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Deakin University campus

About the program

A research PhD in Public Health and Health Services, taught on campus at Geelong Waterfront Campus and completed by thesis.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced research expertise in Public Health and Health Services. Evaluate evidence and research methods in the discipline. Produce and communicate an original contribution to knowledge.

Career outcomes

  • Health Program Coordinator
  • Research Assistant
  • Healthcare Analyst

Curriculum

  • 24 credit points: a supervised research thesis in public health and health services
  • assessed by examiners
  • with a supervisory panel led by a principal supervisor. Career Pathway Placements with industry partners are offered as an elective.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • AQF Level 8 or 9 qualification (bachelor honours or master) in the relevant area with a research component of at least 25% of a final year
  • Assessed at about Deakin 70%
  • A supervisor with matching expertise is needed.
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: Honours or master with research component at a Deakin grade equivalent of at least 70% (PhD)

Accepted academic background

AQF Level 8 or 9 qualification (e.g. bachelor honours or master) in the relevant area with a research component equal to at least 25% of a final year of full-time study, assessed at a grade equivalent to Deakin 70%; a supervisor with matching expertise is needed

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Public Health and Health Services admission requirements at Deakin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$42,200 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$10,600 AUD

Program details

CampusGeelong Waterfront Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentDepartment of Health Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value24
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteDeakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Public Health and Health Services.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Mar 2027

    121 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    15 Aug 2027

    274 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.