Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Healthy Communities

Undertake a PhD in Healthy Communities

Undertake research that makes a difference to individuals and communities.

At the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI), our expert researchers work with health practitioners, patients and with one of the largest networks of rural and remote community partnerships to better understand and seek solutions to the most pressing health and medical needs of Australians.

Ground-breaking and world-class research requires excellent researchers – now and in the future.

As a FHMRI PhD candidate, our expertise, support and mentorship prepare you to have maximum impact, and to make a difference in your future career.

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Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health)

Duration: 4 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 106268B

Annual fees:
2023: $38,800

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Master of Science (Public Health)

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park

CRICOS code: 106279K

Annual fees:
2023: $38,800

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Why undertake a PhD in Healthy Communities

Our research has a global focus and is building an understanding and awareness of the effects of people’s circumstances and actions on their health, with the aim of reducing inequalities in health.
We are looking at the full range of health challenges facing Australians and investigating the relevance and effectiveness of existing services and programs for rural and remote communities.
We are passionate about better understanding and responding to the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 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.
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 Healthy Communities theme are available in the following research fields:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Primary care
Rural and remote health
Public health
Social determinants of health
Biostatistics
Health economics
Addiction
Injury studies
Point of care testing

HDR projects in Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute

Your career

A PhD in Healthy Communities 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:

Health economist
Senior or lead scientist
Industrial scientist
Academic
Industry
Government

Potential employers include:

Universities
Local health services
Government Departments of Health
Business consultancy companies
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies
Research Institutes
World Health Organisation
Poche SA+NT (Indigenous Health)

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 Annabelle Wilson

Hear from Associate Professor Annabelle Wilson as she talks about PhD opportunities, as well as her own research interests in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.

Dr Kate Fairweather

Hear from Dr Kate Fairweather as she talks about her research interests in Public Health, depression, eating disorders, epidemiology of suicide, intentional self-harm, social psychology, anxiety and Smoking and mental health.

Associate Professor Niranjan Bidargaddi	Digital Health
Associate Professor Hossein Afzali	Health Economics
Dr Laura Edney	Health Economics
Associate Professor Billingsley Kaambwa	Health Economics
Professor Jonathan Karnon	Health Economics
Dr Tim Schultz	Health Economics
Dr Anthea Brand	Rural and Remote Health
Associate Professor Narelle Campbell	Rural and Remote Health
Dr Vivian Isaac	Rural and Remote Health
Dr Chris Rissel	Rural and Remote Health
James Smith	Rural and Remote Health
Dr Noemi Tari-Keresztes	Rural and Remote Health
Dr Zhaoli Dai-Keller	Population Health
Dr Jacqueline Stephens	Population Health
Associate Professor Anna Ziersch	Population Health
Associate Professor Annabelle Wilson	Population Health
Dr Joshua Trigg	Public Health
Dr Kate Fairweather	Public Health
Professor Billie Bonevski	Public Health
Associate Professor Kootsy Canuto	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Public Health
Professor Jacqueline Bowden	Addiction
Dr Anthony Venning	Behavioural Health
Dr Courtney Ryder	Injury Studies

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