Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences and Allied Health

Flinders University

Australia, Adelaide

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Flinders University

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

106270H

Campuses

Bedford Park

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,700 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Health Sciences and Allied Health

About

Undertake a PhD in Health Sciences and Allied Health

Contribute to a future where the highest standard of health and care is available for all those who need it.

There are a large range of exciting PhD opportunities aligned to the ground-breaking Flinders Caring Futures Institute, Australia’s first fully-dedicated research organisation for the study of self-care and caring solutions leading to better lives, better communities, better care and better systems across the population’s lifespan.

The Caring Futures Institute works with leading care organisations, health professionals, community partners and consumers to pioneer outcome-driven research that makes a positive impact on people’s lives, tackling some of the world’s most ‘wicked problems’.

Through our research in health sciences and allied health, we aim to help facilitate change and positively influence health care practice, leading to better health systems, better care, and better health across the lifespan.

By undertaking a PhD in health sciences or allied health, you will be working towards creating solutions to current and future healthcare problems in Australia’s largest industry.

Our team is part of the Flinders Caring Futures Institute, working with leading organisations, professionals, community partners and people with disability to pioneer outcome-driven research that makes a positive impact on people’s lives, tackling some of the world’s ‘wicked problems’.

We support diversity and warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and those with lived experience of disability or marginalisation.
Health Care and Social Assistance is Australia’s largest industry and is projected to have strong employment growth through to November 2026.*

(Jobs and Skills Australia November 2023).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree.
Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements.
A reference or statement from the employer will be required.
Special requirements apply to the four-year Doctor of Medicine

Career

Your career

Potential occupations include:

Researcher
Scientist
Health leader and practitioner
Research clinician
Industry advocate
Health manager
Teaching academic
Allied Health lead
Fellow.

Potential employers include:

Universities
Local Health Networks
Governments
Research Institutes
World Health Organisation
Caring Futures Institute.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,700

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

Select your course or program

FUA English Language Program

With our Academic English program, you can improve your ability to communicate in English and the skills you need for further academic study.

FUA Foundation Studies

Recommended for successful year 11 international high school graduates looking to start their Australian education who need a preparation program for the skills needed for university study.

FUA Diplomas

Developed by Flinders academics, our diplomas tailored to your next step are ideal if you do not meet academic or English language entry requirements for entry into your Flinders University destination degree.

Wondering where you fit?

Browse our Flinders University Academy course page to discover which course is right for you.

Unsure what to choose?

Consider which study area you wish to transition into through your destination degree.

Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.

Your application is now complete

Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.