Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2028
- Apply before Feb 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Apply before Mar 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Adelaide, Australia
Disciplines
Health Sciences
Overview
There are a range of exciting PhD opportunities at Flinders University aligned to the PhD in Palliative Care and End of Life at Flinders University, that explores the universal experience of death and dying and champions the contribution of palliative care to the person the health professional and the health system.
Potential research supervisors
- Flinders’ palliative care researchers are experience nurses and health practitioners and leaders in research in clinical and service delivery, communication, advance core planning, choice and advocacy, evidence analysis and synthesis and translation.
- Our research supervisors draw on their extensive knowledge to extend care in communities around Australia and the world.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Palliative care, evidence based practice, digital health
- Palliative care, evidence, synthesis
- Nursing, palliative care
- Allied health, palliative care
- Nursing, clinical trials, digital health
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: First Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS code: 106270H
- An Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8) such as a postgraduate qualification which includes a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study in which you achieved at least Distinction grade (75%).
- Evidence of equivalent research experience may be considered, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
42,700 AUD / year
Living costs
Adelaide, Australia: 1,328-2,474 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
