Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical

Undertake a PhD in Clinical

FHMRI champions the work of our researchers in the most important way: by facilitating the flow of new knowledge to the community.

At the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) our clinical researchers work to develop and implement new methods for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease to improve health. This is facilitated by their co-location with Flinders Medical Centre and private hospital, and strong partnerships with rural and remote communities.

Through your PhD research in Clinical, you will have the opportunity to work on clinically relevant projects that enhance understanding about healthy ageing, blinding eye conditions, heart and vascular disease, sleep disorders, and many other diseases.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine)

Duration: 4 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 106267C

Annual fees:
2025: $42,700

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Master of Science (Medicine)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 106278M

Annual fees:
2025: $42,700

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Master of Surgery (Research)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 088953A

Annual fees:
2024: $48,600

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Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine) / Master of Business Administration (Future Business)

Duration: 5 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 113548B

Annual fees:
2025 MBA (Future Business): $42,700
2025 PhD (Medicine): $42,700

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Why undertake a PhD in Clinical

Join our FHMRI researchers, undertaking cutting edge research to find scientific solutions to clinical problems.
You will make a difference to people’s health and wellbeing.
You will be supervised by leaders in their field and work with researchers and/or clinicians from other disciplines in a truly collaborative, real-world health and medical environment.
We are forming relationships and listening to our partners to understand their health needs. Together we believe we can get life-saving knowledge into practice significantly sooner and help more Australians to live healthy lives.
FHMRI’s Research Education and Development (RED) Hub provides support, training and professional and personal development for our researchers. Become a FHMRI researcher and join our vibrant research community.
Whatever your previous degree, there will be a research training position for you in one of our multidisciplinary research teams.

PhD opportunities

PhD opportunities and supervisors within the FHMRI Clinical theme are available across a broad range of clinical areas including in the following research fields:

Eye and vision
Heart and vascular
Mental health
Sleep health
Healthy ageing

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Your career

A PhD in Clinical will position you as an expert in your area of specialisation. A PhD is a stepping stone to professional research or as a highly sought-after expert in the private or public sector in Australia and internationally. You will gain invaluable critical analysis skills.

This prestigious degree will equip you with valuable skills for developing successful grants, improving research quality and research capacity, and skills for developing collaboration and engagement with your peers, industry and consumers.

Potential occupations include:

Senior or lead clinical researcher
Medical scientist
Academic
Health policy development
Industry

Potential employers include:

Hospital and clinical laboratories
Government health departments
Pathology services
Research Institutes
Health support services
Government

Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI)

FHMRI brings together world-leading, innovative and inspiring research experts to improve health, prevent disease and combat health inequalities.

We work with health practitioners, patients and with one of the largest networks of remote and rural community partnerships to better understand and seek solutions to the most pressing health and medical needs of Australians.

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Potential research supervisors

Our research supervisors are leaders in their field and work with researchers and/or clinicians from other disciplines in a truly collaborative, real-world health and medical environment. They are committed to educating the medical researchers of the future, and will mentor you and create tailored opportunities for your career pathway.

Associate Professor Anand Ganesan

Hear from Associate Professor Anand Ganesan as he talks about PhD opportunities in Clinical, as well as his own research interests.

Dr Kate Fairweather

Hear from Dr Kate Fairweather as she talks about PhD opportunities available for HDR students

Associate Professor Andrew Vakulin

Hear from Associate Professor Andrew Vakulin as he talks about PhD opportunities available for HDR students

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How to apply

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