Health sciences
Why do research in Health sciences?
The Department of Public Health’s research expertise in health policy, health promotion, health services management, health information management, primary health care, rehabilitation studies, and palliative care make it a leading authority for practice and research. There is an extensive program of postgraduate research degrees. Master of Applied Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered entirely by research thesis, while the Professional Doctorates involve coursework and a research thesis.
Research specialisations
- Cancer and palliative care
- Chronic disease
- Community nursing
- Consumer participation
- Dementia
- Disability
- End of life care reform
- Environmental health
- Gender and health
- Global health
- Health services management
- Health services policy and reform
- Healthy ageing
- Indigenous health
- Joint rehabilitation
- Occupational health and safety
- Older people
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Public health rehabilitation
- Residential care
- Sexuality and relationships
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Social policy
- Social work
- Women's health
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to be in demand as policy analysts, health program coordinators and managers, rehabilitation counsellors and in academic and research roles.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Doctor of Philosophy |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne Melbourne (City) Other |
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time | Anytime |
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How to apply
You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.
To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.
Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.
Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.
Fees and scholarships
Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).
There are a range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
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| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2013 | Doctor of Philosophy (006629C) |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne |
4 years | Anytime | $27 800 |
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
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