Prospective research students: how to apply for a PhD

The faculty welcomes applications from international and local students to study for a higher degree by research in one of the faculty's schools or departments. Candidates must:

• meet the entrance requirements for a PhD. This is usually an honours degree or masters degree in a relevant area. Specific requirements can be obtained from the potential supervisor or supervising school or department.
• decide on an area of interest by viewing the list of research areas;
• locate and communicate with a potential supervisor - an academic staff member - in the preferred field of research. The staff member must agree to supervise the candidate.
• apply formally for admission to the university as a student. Visit the School of Graduate Studies site for more information.
• wait for formal acknowledgement of the receipt of your application. The entire application process can take up to 12 weeks. A formal letter of offer or rejection will be sent to you.
• consider applying for a University or Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences' scholarship. Find out more about postgraduate scholarships.

International students

• Candidates must meet the university's required proficiency in English language.
• Candiates should check with the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs or a local University of Melbourne representative regarding visa requirements for studying in Australia for different nationalities.

Find out more

Please visit the schools' sites to find out specific requirements for different disciplines:

• School of Medicine
• School of Dental Sciences
• School of Physiotherapy
• School of Nursing
• School of Behavioural Science
• School of Population Health
• School of Rural Health