Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting July 2027 — Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT — 94
- PTE Academic — 68
- IELTS — 7
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Fremantle, Australia
Disciplines
Health Sciences
Overview
The Health Sciences Doctorate from The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to examine crucial topics and integrate professional experience with scholarly inquiry.
In particular, it aims to generate a research-based approach, providing answers to questions relevant to the professions or industry and encouraging a systematic way of collecting, analysing and interpreting data. For this reason, we recommend you seek the support of a relevant professional body, employer or industry group in defining your research area.
Career opportunities:
A doctorate in Education will allow you to achieve academic excellence through exploration and research while preparing you for a leadership role in your chosen field.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Scholarly Reading and Writing
- Developing a Research Proposal
- Supervised Research – Biological Studies
- Supervised Research – Biomedical Science
- Supervised Research – Human Movement
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT — 94
- PTE Academic — 68
- IELTS — 7
General requirements
Applicants to the Doctor of Health Sciences Award are expected to satisfy the following criteria:
- CRICOS code: 074300J
- Possession of a research Masters degree by thesis or dissertation appropriate to the professional field of the applicant; or
- Possession of a Masters degree by coursework appropriate to the professional field of the applicant completed at a superior standard; or
- Possession of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (typically 1st Class or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent); or
- Possession of a Master of Philosophy; or
- In exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research work at Doctoral level.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.
48,730 AUD / year
Living costs
Fremantle, Australia
1,700-2,700 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Health Sciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 21 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- VisaEnvoy Scholarships — Grant: 4000 AUD, Deadline: 20 Jan 2027
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- Destination Australia — Grant: 15000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- MVC Vocational Education Scholarships — Grant: 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- MVC Young Chef’s Club Award — Grant: 2000 AUD, Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: Not specified