Doing a PhD with the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH)

We offer PhD courses to suitably qualified Science (with Honours) and Medicine graduates. There are currently 53 PhD students enrolled in the Department. Some PhD topics are listed online. Suitably qualified students are invited to apply by contacting the associated supervisor/s.

Phd Information Evening - 5pm Tuesday 27 May 2008, RMH Function Centre
Speak to supervisors about your interests and find out how a career in Medical research can work for you. For more information, download the invite flyer.

Why choose the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH) for YOUR PhD?

• We have an outstanding record for peer-reviewed research, funding and publication.
• Our excellent standard of training ensures that our postdoctoral students are highly regarded and have an exceptional record in securing first-class postdoctoral positions.
• We offer a wide variety of biomedical research ranging from molecular biology to clinical epidemiological research. PhD projects are also undertaken in affiliated research units working on such diverse areas as critical care and rehabilitation medicine.
• Our students are supported by 13 senior academic staff members and 20 post-doctoral fellows, as well as a large number of academic associates.
• We are located close to related departments and institutions enabling us to offer collaborative projects and to attend their seminar programs.
• The Department of Medicine Students Association (DOMSA) is affiliated with UMPA and other external students associations. The Department is committed to supporting and encouraging DOMSA.

Resources available to postgraduate research students

• $500 per year (cumulative, max. $1500) allocated by Department for each full-time PhD student to attend an approved national or international conference.
• Dedicated postgraduate computer lab. with computers shared by particular students.
• Dial-in Internet access; direct dial telephones to all labs and offices.
• Available software: Microsoft Office, Netscape, Endnote, Minitab, Stata, Photoshop, Corel Draw, SPSS.
• All technical support is provided at laboratory level, with adequate student access to this support monitored throughout their candidature.
• Photocopying and printing available for student use.
• Individual desks and lockers; 24-hour access to the Department through key/swipe card.
• Inter-library loans cost supported by Department.

Please download the pdf file for a summary of the resources provided for postgraduate students in our department

Further information

For information on the requirements of the degree of Doctor of Philosophy or information on scholarships and enrolment see School of Graduate Studies (PhD information) or telephone: +61 3 8344 8599. Specific information for PhD students choosing to study in the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH) can be found in the Guidelines for Incoming PhD students.

Any further queries regarding undertaking a PhD in the Department of Medicine (RMH/WH) should be made to the Postgraduate Coordinator, Dr Alex Boussioutas, on: +613 8345 6816 or email: alexb@unimelb.edu.au