Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Institution: Monash University

Why study a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)?

Our PhD program allows you to complete extensive, independent research (100,000 words), including at the Brain Research Institute at Monash Sunway (BRIMS), which Monash University’s main institute for neuroscience research and an important part of our school.

We have four recognised research strengths in the areas of cardio-metabolism, infection and immunity, neuroscience and global public health. We also conduct extensive research under two clusters, covering the areas of:

• psychology
• pharmaceutical sciences.

Monash has a history of providing medical, surgical and health sciences research training that is recognised and respected worldwide for its excellence. The Monash PhD has an international reputation for excellence and relevance, with quality supervision at the heart of our success.

As a doctoral candidate, you will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Under their guidance, you will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research.

Areas of study

Our PhD program may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences and BRIMS. These include:

• anatomy
• biochemistry and molecular biology
• endocrinology
• epidemiology and preventive medicine
• general practice
• medical education
• medicine
• microbiology
• neuroendocrinology
• paediatrics
• pharmacology
• physiology
• psychological medicine
• psychology
• surgery
• toxicology
• rural health

Course structure

The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the structure and requirements for the PhD program in the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, students must satisfy particular academic, English language andage requirements.

To apply for the PhD program in the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, you must have completed a:

• a bachelor’s degree, requiring at least four years of full-time study and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class 1 (first-class honours) or class 2A (upper second-class honours) level, or
• a course, leading to a master’s preliminary qualification, at a level, rated by the Monash University Institute of Graduate Research as equivalent to an honours class 1 or 2A degree, or
• a research master’s degree, or
• a master’s degree that entailed work, normally including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an honours degree.

Duration

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) can be undertaken over two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.

Fees

Tuition

In 2014, annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM38,000 for Malaysian students
• RM41,800 for international students.

Once-only fees

• Application – RM100
• Registration – RM200

Per-semester fees

• General amenities – RM 100
• New student visa application fee – RM1860

Intake periods

You can apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Sunway throughout the year, subject to availability of supervision.

Source : Monash University