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PhD in Medicine

PhD in Medicine

University of Auckland

Duration

4 years

Intake

Degree

PhD

Program Overview

A doctoral qualification in medicine provides the opportunity for experienced medical clinicians to undertake advanced study and research which can be directly applied toward clinical and practice issues. It may enhance your career opportunities and, for those with a medical degree, may support an application for further study. Research is often collaborative and ranges from biomedical science through to clinical trials and population health. Research proposals in topics relating to the following specialisations:

  • Heart health research
  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Diabetes
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Bone research
  • Respiratory disease

Key Information

University

University of Auckland

Campus

Total Credits

Study Mode

Full-time

Loan Availability

No

Program Details

Duration

4 years

Tuition Fee:

NZ$8,847.60 per year

Format

Full-time

Attendance:

On Campus Learning

Study Gap:

10 years

Fees & Funding:

NZ$8,847.60 per year

Course Structure

Full-time Study
Year 1

Research planning and ethics approval
Year 2
Clinical or laboratory research
Year 3–4
Data analysis and thesis submission

Part-time Study
Years 1–2

Research design and initial studies
Years 3–4
Advanced research and data collection
Years 5–6
Thesis writing and submission

Courses Include
Clinical Research Methods
Medical Data Analysis
Doctoral Thesis in Medicine
Advanced Biomedical Research

Entry Requirement

Academic

Master’s degree in Medicine, Biomedical Science, or related field

Language

IELTS - 6.5

PTE - 58

TOEFL - 90

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