PhD in Public Health and Health Services

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$72,000 / year

Job Placement

88%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

Microsoft

McKinsey

Facebook

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$47,600 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are available for PhD students?
  
  Students benefit from access to the University of Canberra Health Research Institute, clinical simulation facilities, health informatics and data analysis support, the University Library, and research training workshops.
• What scholarships and funding are available?
  
  Options include Australian Government RTP (Research Training Program) scholarships, University of Canberra Graduate Research Scholarships, and externally funded health research grants.
• What are the academic entry requirements?
  
  Applicants normally require a master’s degree by research, or a bachelor’s degree with honours (class I or IIA), or equivalent professional and research experience in a health-related field.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include health services delivery, health systems management, public health policy, primary care, Indigenous health, ageing and aged care, health promotion, mental health, disability and rehabilitation, digital health, and health workforce development.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Health Services or Public Health Research at the University of Canberra?
  
  The programme typically takes 3 to 4 years full-time or up to 8 years part-time.