Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Population and Global Health)

• Develop advanced research skills in population and global health through an internationally recognised degree
• Contribute new knowledge to vital areas like health equity, early disease detection and prevention
• Engage in independent, sustained research under expert academic supervision

The Master of Philosophy - (Population and Global Health) (MPhil) is an internationally recognised masters by research degree. It's designed for students like you who want to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. You'll produce a thesis that will show your critical understanding of specialised knowledge and make your own important contribution to existing scholarship in your chosen research area. All your studies will be conducted at the Melbourne School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne.

Who is the Master of Philosophy – MDHS (Population and Global Health) for?

To be considered for entry, you must have completed:

A four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher;

or

A masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

This course is for graduates who are passionate about making a difference in population and global health through in-depth research.

Research projects are available in fascinating and impactful areas such as:

• Disparities, disadvantage and effective health care
• Data science, health metrics and disease modeling
• Screening and early detection of disease
• Prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (including cancer), and promotion of mental health

Why study the Master of Philosophy – MDHS (Population and Global Health)?

This is a unique opportunity to shape your own research project under expert academic supervision, truly making an independent contribution to scholarship.

The University of Melbourne is highly recognised for its excellence in this field, ranked number 2nd in Australia and 17th globally for public health (Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities 2024).

You have flexibility with your start date. Students may begin their higher degree by research at any time during the year between March 1st and October 31st. Commencement between February 1st and 28th or between November 1st and 30th may also be approved, subject to agreement from your proposed principal supervisor. Commencement in January or December is not permitted.

Your journey in the degree is subject to prior arrangement with your nominated supervisor. (Please note that scholarships have separate rules, and you should check with Melbourne Scholarships if you need to vary your scholarship commencement.)

We encourage you to check with the relevant academic unit before making any arrangements for enrolment or travel. Also, a range of university policies and procedures apply to Graduate Research, and we recommend familiarising yourself with these via the University of Melbourne Policy Library.