Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Course Overview The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences) at the University of Melbourne marks a student’s admission to the community of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences scholars. It signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research which has been conducted and reported by the holder via thesis. The submission must be a careful, rigorous and sustained piece of work demonstrating that a research 'apprenticeship' is complete. Key Program Highlights The PhD will demonstrate authority in the candidate's field and shows evidence of command of knowledge in relevant fields. The thesis must make a distinct contribution to knowledge and is judged on originality of approach and in some cases, the discovery of new facts. In scope, the PhD thesis differs from a research master’s thesis chiefly by its deeper and more comprehensive treatment of the chosen subject. It is completed over a maximum period of up to four years full-time. It is written succinctly, in English, unless approval has been given for the thesis to be written in a language other than English.