Doctor of Philosophy
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00124K
Undertake your PhD at a world-leading research institute. Victoria University provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.Studying within our Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), you'll discover extraordinary opportunities to conduct research into the health, fitness and wellbeing of communities and individuals.You'll develop best-practice research methods, and complete an original doctoral thesis at the forefront of its field. You'll also acquire the advanced skills needed to present your findings in publications and at conferences.
Structure
Required coursework units to a minimum of an average standard of 70% or have approved advanced standing for the unit(s)
Subjects
- Mechanisms and interventions in health and disease
- Clinical and community health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and healthy communities - sport, physical activity and culture
- Sport performance.
Standard entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF8), or equivalent, in a similar discipline to the proposed research with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale) for the final year
- Completion of an Australian Masters degree (AQF9), or equivalent, in a similar discipline and undertaken by a combination of coursework and a thesis with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale). The output produced from the thesis must have been undertaken solely by the applicant and examined externally to the supervisory/advisory team, but this need not be external to the University where they completed the degree
- Completion of an Australian Masters research degree (AQF9), or equivalent in a similar discipline with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale)
- Completion of an equivalent combination of academic and research achievements such as relevant industry experience, research experience evidenced by peer review publications or the completion of a high-level research project in a similar discipline to the proposed research deemed to be equivalent to any of the above entry requirements.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City Campus | International: $83,200 | No |
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| Footscray Park | International: $83,200 | No |
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| St Albans | International: $83,200 | No |
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| Werribee | International: $83,200 | No |
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