Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health and Health Services)
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Make a significant contribution to health promotion, public health, and health services by undertaking PhD research. There are opportunities to commence PhD research in areas such as health promotion; health economics and program evaluation, health impact assessment; public health policy; rural health; health and the environment; social determinants of health; disability; social work; occupational therapy and community health. You can also commence research in: health promotion; health education and advancement; public health policy; household ecology encompassing sustainability, decision making and community involvement; and social determinants of health with a focus on gender, ethnicity and inequality. 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.
Structure
To complete the Doctor of Philosophy, you must pass 24 credit points.
Standard entry requirements
- To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:
- A research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a years full time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent
- A masters degree (research) in a related area
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | International: $126,600 | No |
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| Geelong Waterfront | International: $126,600 | No |
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| Geelong Waurn Ponds | International: $126,600 | No |
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| Melbourne Burwood | International: $126,600 | No |
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