Flinders University

Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)

Health and welfare

There are a large range of exciting PhD opportunities aligned to the ground breaking Flinders Caring Futures Institute, Australias 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 populations lifespan. The Caring Futures Institute works with leading care organisations, health professionals, community partners and consumers to pioneer outcome driven research that makes

Official
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctoral Degree
AQF 10
Campus
Bedford Park
SA
Course code
CRICOS 106269A
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Course overview

There are a large range of exciting PhD opportunities aligned to the ground breaking Flinders Caring Futures Institute, Australias 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 populations 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 peoples lives, tackling some of the worlds most wicked problems.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research. 2. Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Flinders PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class Australian bachelor honours or an equivalent AQF Level 8 or 9 postgraduate qualification containing at least six months of full-time-equivalent research.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Significant research component and course-specific HDR eligibility; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Bedford Park——$42,700per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Bedford Park

    Primary

    Sturt Road, BEDFORD PARK, SA, 5042, BEDFORD PARK, SA

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences)flinders.edu.au
  2. Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Student Guide 2026Official source
  5. International Course Guide 2027Official source
  6. Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
  7. Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
  8. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences) at Flinders University: Fees & Entry Requirements