Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Biomedicine in Australia
Positions in biomedicine in australia
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Universities with open positions in biomedicine in Australia include The Australian National University, University of Sydney and Flinders University.
The Australian National University
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The Australian National University (ANU) is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow for a fixed-term appointment of up to two years in the Research School of Biology, Canberra, Australia. The position supports an NHMRC Ideas Grant project investigating a delivery system for releasing therapeutics in the gut to prevent urinary tract infections. The research will combine mouse experimentation, gut and infection biology, shotgun metagenomics using long-read Nanopore sequencing, metagenome-assembled...
Biology
Medical Science
Pathogen Biology
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University of Sydney
Closing soon
Top university
Australia
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1 week ago
Closing soon
Top university
University of Sydney is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Urinary Tract Disease Research Group within the School of Medical Sciences, based at the Charles Perkins Centre, Camperdown Campus, Australia. The role focuses on immunology , host-pathogen interactions , microbiology , preclinical disease modelling , and translational research in chronic and severe urinary tract diseases, including urinary tract infection and cystinuria. The group is led by Dr Malcolm Starkey ...
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
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1 week ago
Flinders University
Australia
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2 weeks ago
PhD scholarship opportunity at Flinders University , based in the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI): Sleep Health in Adelaide, Australia. The project is titled “Circadian light sensitivity as a mechanism for PTSD vulnerability” and is supported by a Wellcome-funded Mental Health Award (2024) . The research examines how light exposure at night , circadian rhythms , sleep disturbance , and sleep reactivity may contribute to PTSD vulnerability after potentially traumatic events...
Psychology
Biology
Neuropsychology
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University of Melbourne
Top university
Australia
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1 month ago
Top university
Research Degree Opportunity at The University of Melbourne Project title: Investigating the Health Impacts of Micro- and Nanoplastics: From Nanomaterials and Measurement to Experimental Models and Cell Biology . This interdisciplinary research degree project examines the health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), with a focus on where these particles accumulate in human tissues and how they affect biological systems. The project brings together nanotechnology , analytical chemistry , biom...
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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1 month ago
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University of Birmingham
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PhD opportunity at the University of Birmingham in Biomedical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering , and related areas. This project, Actuated microdevices for oral delivery of biologics , explores how actively controlled mechanical stimulation can help large therapeutic molecules cross the intestinal wall. The research combines oral drug delivery , mucus rheology , microfabrication , actuator design , MEMS , finite element modelling, ex vivo tissue methods, and cell culture. You will design, mi...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
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 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Blood-brain Barrier
Inflammatory Biology
Transporter Biology
Adjunct Professor
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Periodontics
Musculoskeletal Biology
Bone Regeneration
Musculoskeletal Therapy
Professor of Pharmacy
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Pharmacotherapy
Pharmacology
Pain Medicine
Drug Repurposing
Polypharmacy
Professors you could contact
Deakin University
Australia
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Cancer Therapy
Aptamer
Associate Professor Oncology
University of Western Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Immunology
Cell Biology
Cancer Biology
Prognostic Biomarker
Brain Tumor
Senior Lecturer
Federation University Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Cardiology
Clinical Nutrition
Cardiometabolic Health
Diabetology
Cholesterol Metabolism
Scholarships relevant to you
Monash Graduate Scholarship
Varies
Monash UniversityAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualMonash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.
Master
PhD
Research Training Program (RTP)
Varies
Australian GovernmentAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualThe Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.
Master
PhD
CSIRO Industry PhD Program
Fully Funded
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)AustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualThe CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year Australian PhD training scheme linking universities, CSIRO and industry partners through applied research projects with scholarship support and industry engagement.
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.