A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine (By Research) is a research-based program that involves supervised research and the production of a thesis. Students in these programs develop analytical thinking skills and become experts in their chosen field of study.
Course details
- Research: Students work independently on a research project, supervised by academic faculty members
- Thesis: Students produce a thesis based on their original research
- Thesis examination: Students must pass a thesis examination and viva voce
- Duration: Full-time programs are typically 3 years, while part-time programs are typically 4–8 years
- Intake: Some programs have rolling intakes, while others have intakes at specific times of the year
- Fees: Tuition fees vary by institution and program
- Application: Some programs have an online application tool