
To apply for postgraduate research programs at the School of Biomedical Sciences, follow these steps.
You’ll need to check whether you meet the minimum eligibility requirements for the Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs.
You can use the HDR Preliminary Self-Assessment to help give an indication of your eligibility for admission and competitiveness for scholarship.
Information on potential PhD research projects and supervisors at the School of Biomedical Sciences for 2023 is provided in the below:
School of Biomedical Sciences & School of Health Sciences Research Information Session (2023 intake) took place on Wednesday, 6 July, 2022.
Please refer to the PDF presentation slides as well as the event document and recording below.
You’ll need to find a research area and an appropriate primary supervisor.
In your discussion with your potential supervisor, you should also confirm the correct program you wish to apply for.
For students interested in HDR please refer to the HDR related projects below:
Potential Projects for SBMS Honours Neurhonours & HDR (2024 intake).docx
Please contact supervisors directly if you are interested.
Please see the recording of the Biomedical Sciences and Health Sciences Research Information Evening Main Presentation - Tues 11 July 2023:
Please see the PDF slides:
Before you submit your formal application online, you’ll need to prepare a research proposal. The proposal should be prepared in consultation with the prospective supervisor. The proposal must be sufficiently detailed to enable the school to determine whether it’s possible to provide adequate supervision and resources to support your research.
Each research proposal should include the following (maximum of two pages):
You should also be determining and planning financial support for your degree program.
Please refer to the Graduate Research School for more information regarding fees and costs.
Information on scholarships for local and international candidates is available on the Graduate Research School website. Please note that strict application deadlines apply.
Note: For more information on scholarship eligibility and requirements please refer to the Graduate Research Scholarship page.
You’re now ready to submit your formal application. Please review the application procedures on the Graduate Research School website before submitting your application. All applicants must apply online.
Please note that the following should be included with your application:
Late applications may be accepted. Please contact the Graduate Research School for further information.
If your application is successful, you’ll receive an offer of admission from the Graduate Research School. Please follow the instructions listed in your offer letter on how to accept your offer and other further actions you may need to complete. More information is available on the Graduate Research School website.