Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD, Master’s & Postdoc Opportunities in Digital Health in Australia
Positions in digital health in australia
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Universities with open positions in digital health in Australia include MONASH UNIVERSITY, The University of Queensland and Deakin University.
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This PhD scholarship sits within Monash University’s evidence-based rheumatology research environment and the Australian and New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network (ANZMUSC). The project focuses on the development, implementation, and evaluation of living clinical practice guidelines in rheumatology, an area that aims to keep recommendations current through continuous evidence surveillance, systematic reviewing, GRADE methodology, and digital guideline platforms. The successful cand...
Epidemiology
Patient Care
Meta-analysis
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The University of Queensland
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1 week ago
PhD opportunity in Evaluating Clinical AI in Real-Time at The University of Queensland , through the Queensland Digital Health Centre and the NASCENT initiative (National Infrastructure for Real-time Clinical AI Trials). This funded doctoral project focuses on how artificial intelligence can be safely and effectively evaluated in real-world healthcare settings. The position is designed for a student interested in clinical AI , digital health , and the responsible deployment of AI in practice. Po...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
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Deakin University
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Fully funded PhD opportunity at Deakin University in Australia: Alcohol in the Digital Age . This project investigates how young Australians access alcohol through digital platforms, including online purchasing and rapid delivery services, and how these access pathways relate to mental health and physical health outcomes. The research addresses an important public health problem, given alcohol’s contribution to disease burden among young people. The successful PhD candidate will contribute to a ...
Psychology
Biology
Longitudinal Study
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Queensland University of Technology
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is offering a PhD scholarship on the system-level impact of healthcare AI in Brisbane, Australia. The project focuses on how health AI tools, including AI scribes and other clinical decision support technologies, affect the full care process rather than only isolated tasks. Using human factors and systems approaches , the research will examine workflow, information flow, downstream effects on clinicians and patients, safety, and sustainable integration o...
Computer Science
Nursing
Psychology
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University of New South Wales
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PhD opportunity at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in the Sydney Vascular Modelling Group with Assoc Prof Susann Beier . This project focuses on translating cardiovascular digital health innovation from a research prototype to clinical trial readiness . The work sits at the intersection of biomedical engineering , cardiovascular risk assessment , artificial intelligence , computer vision , mechanical engineering , software engineering , and health technology evaluation . The succ...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Swinburne University of Technology
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3 weeks ago
PhD scholarship opportunity at Swinburne University of Technology for research in multimodal imaging for epilepsy surgery assessment . The project is based at the Hawthorn campus in Melbourne, Australia, within the Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences. This PhD focuses on improving the localisation of epileptogenic brain regions and refining non-invasive methods for identifying suitable epilepsy surgery candidates. The research is linked to an NHMRC Ideas Grant and involves advanced neuro...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
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University of Melbourne
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne Towards better treatments for childhood lung disease is a PhD project offered by the Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, at the University of Melbourne. The work is based at the Royal Children’s Hospital / Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in Australia. This project will investigate the immune and molecular mechanisms underlying childhood lung disease, including asthma and suppurative lung di...
Immunology
Biology
Molecular Dynamics
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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 |
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Popular professors
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Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Randwick and Westmead
Australia
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Radiology
User Experience Design
Clinical Informatics
Virtual Reality
Deakin University
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Exercise Physiology
Randomized Controlled Trial
Obesity Prevention
Physical Activity
Professor of Exercise Medicine
Edith Cowan University
Australia
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Sports Nutrition
Exercise Therapy
Cardiometabolic Health
Cancer Survivorship
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Senior Lecturer
Newcastle University
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Pediatric Nutrition
Digital Health
Arthritis
Pediatric Rheumatology
Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Health Economics
Covid-19
Digital Health
Elderly Care
Associate Professor
University of Wollongong
Australia
Research Interests
Health Communication
Health Economics
Digital Health
Motivation Psychology
Telemedicine
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Monash Graduate Scholarship
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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.
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PhD
Research Training Program (RTP)
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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.