About the course

A research degree is an advanced program of study allowing you to investigate a topic relevant to your field. Under the supervision of world-class researchers, higher degree research candidates learn and apply advanced research methodologies to produce new knowledge and provide solutions to the world’s challenges. Completing a research degree means becoming an expert in your field. It’s your opportunity to take a topic that interests you, explore it in depth, tackle intellectual, creative and practical challenges, and communicate your findings.You can study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Philosophy (by Portfolio of Publications) or Masters by Research.Develop the ability to independently design and execute original research that generates new knowledge.UniSA health researchers are involved in a diverse range of research activities, with a particular emphasis on research relating to cancer, population health, healthy lifestyles, pharmaceuticals, nursing, allied health, clinical neuroscience. mental health, and Aboriginal health. The options are many and varied and can be tailored to suit your research interests.Work in a dynamic research environment and make the most of opportunities to travel as part of your study.

　　Career outcomes - A doctoral qualification will advance your career possibilities and give you a competitive edge in the workplace.You may choose to further your career in industry, academia, or in research with a research institution or university locally or internationally. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 1 (January), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 3 (April), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 7 (October), 2025	Adelaide
Teaching Period 1 (January), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 3 (April), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 5 (July), 2026	Adelaide
Teaching Period 7 (October), 2026	Adelaide

　　

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Entry requirements for University of South Australia

If you are an international applicant you also need to check that you meet the English language requirements.

　　Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee entry into a research degree.

　　a copy of the applicant's curriculum vitae

　　a statement that published works or their contents have not been included in any

　　other work leading to an academic award

　　an Honours degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours of at least class 2a standard in an appropriate discipline, or

　　a relevant Masters degree (note: for some fields of research a relevant Masters degree with a research component is required), or

　　satisfy the Dean of Research that your previous education, relevant professional experience and published research work is of sufficient quality and relevance to prepare the applicant for a research degree.

　　IELTS - 7.0 with 7.0 RWSL

　　TOEFL PBT - 600 with TWE of 5.0

　　TOEFL iBT - 94 with Reading and Writing not less than 18 and Speaking and Listening not less than 22

　　

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　　7.0

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of South Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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