Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition and Public Health)
Deakin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00113B
Make a significant contribution to an important public health field by undertaking PhD research. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a supervised research program where you will make a substantial, original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. Public health research in nutrition includes: measurement and evaluation of food sources; nutritional assessment; exercise and behaviour; sports nutrition; physiology and metabolism; diet and disease with particular interest in cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and osteoporosis. Deakin currently has around 1600 higher degree by research candidates intelligent people making the most of our excellent facilities, partnerships, strategic research centres and excellent reputation.
Structure
A Doctor of Philosophy is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in three years of full-time study (or six years of part-time study).
Standard entry requirements
- Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of a high standard of research ability. This is normally an Honours year to H2A (70%+) standard, a research master degree, or a coursework master degree with a substantial thesis. However, other evidence of research ability may be considered and could include a thesis as part of an international undergraduate degree
- Relevant refereed publications
- Research awards
- Or research experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Cloud(online) | International: $129,600 | No |
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| Geelong Waterfront | International: $129,600 | No |
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| Geelong Waurn Ponds | International: $129,600 | No |
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| Melbourne Burwood | International: $129,600 | No |
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