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PhD of Medicine

Western Sydney University

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

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Western Sydney University campus

About the program

A three-year placement-based postgraduate medical training programme.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream, doctoral degree; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age under 50 allowed for doctoral degrees; Indian nationals 4 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years)): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain central concepts in Medicine
  • Apply relevant analytical or practical techniques
  • Communicate evidence-based findings and reflect on professional or academic ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Speciality training in medicine

Curriculum

  • Three-year
  • Placement-based programme of four to six placements across medical specialities with direct involvement in patient care
  • Assessed through workplace-based assessments and the MRCP
  • and designed as core training ahead of speciality training in medicine.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours Class 1 or 2 bachelor degree
  • Master of Research
  • Master of Philosophy or equivalent
  • Other qualifications at the discretion of the Dean or Institute Director.

Accepted academic background

Per HDR entry rules, Doctoral candidates are entitled to a maximum of 3 years full-time candidature

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
  • PTE Academic Speaking 18
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts and prior qualifications
  • Certified passport or identity documentation
  • English proficiency evidence if applicable
  • Research proposal
  • Letter of support from proposed supervisor

How to apply

  1. Check HDR entry requirements. Write a research proposal and find a supervisor; applications are open all year. Submit an Expression of Interest
  2. then the full application online (international applicants follow the International Applying Guide). Provide certified transcripts
  3. English evidence
  4. the proposal and a supervisor support letter. Outcome in about 6 to 8 weeks; pay fees per session and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC.

Other costs

Tuition per year$42,310 AUD
Application fee_
Deposit$72,020 AUD

Program details

Campus_
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health
DepartmentSchool of Medicine
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream, doctoral degree; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months; age under 50 allowed for doctoral degrees; Indian nationals 4 years under AI-ECTA; Hong Kong/BNO up to 5 years)
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

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    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.