Course Overview

About This Course

The Doctor of Philosophy (Newcastle - Monash) is a collaborative doctoral degree offered jointly between the University of Newcastle and Monash University, classified under the field of Medical Science within Natural and Physical Sciences, conducted in English over a duration of 208 weeks. Monash home students are eligible to apply for centrally allocated scholarships; where Monash is the host institution, additional scholarships and financial support may also be available through the partner (home) institution.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

381 Royal Pde, Parkville, VIC 3052

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

This is a joint PhD co-supervision arrangement between Monash and the named partner institution — it has no individual public find-a-course page; requirements follow Monash's standard Doctor of Philosophy admission criteria.
Entry requires a research proposal, an identified and available supervisor in the relevant field at both institutions, and a relevant honours or master's-level qualification (or equivalent research experience).
Prospective candidates should confirm current criteria via Monash's Graduate Research admissions page.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Doctor of Philosophy (Newcastle - Monash) take to complete?

According to the CRICOS registry, the course has a duration of 208 weeks, which is equivalent to 4 years.

What field of study does this PhD program fall under?

The program is classified under Medical Science (detailed field code 019901), within the broad field of Natural and Physical Sciences (01), narrow field of Other Natural and Physical Sciences (0199).

What is the tuition fee for this program?

According to the CRICOS registry, the tuition fee is listed as AU$0, the non-tuition fee is AU$0, and the estimated total course cost is AU$0. Prospective students should contact Monash University directly to confirm current fee arrangements.

Is this a dual qualification program?

No, the CRICOS registry indicates that this is not a dual qualification program, despite being a collaborative degree between the University of Newcastle and Monash University.

What is the CRICOS code for the Doctor of Philosophy (Newcastle - Monash)?

The CRICOS course code for this program is 105416C, registered with Monash University as the offering institution.

Does this program include a work component or foundation studies?

No, the CRICOS registry indicates that this program does not include a work component and does not require foundation studies.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 03

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