Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Genetics in Australia
Master Positions in genetics in australia
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Universities with open master's positions in genetics in Australia include University of Melbourne and University of Sydney.
University of Melbourne
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3 weeks ago
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MSc by Research opportunity at the University of Melbourne / Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This project is titled “Validation of Methylation-Based qPCR Biomarkers for Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes” . The research focuses on translating genome-wide biomarker discovery into practical clinical assays. The student will work on validating candidate DNA methylation biomarkers in Australian cohorts (including PREDICTION and A...
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Pathology
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University of Melbourne
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1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne for a Master by Research or PhD project titled Developing lipid and mRNA-based therapies for Friedreich ataxia heart disease . This project focuses on Friedreich ataxia , a rare inherited multisystem disease caused by reduced expression of frataxin (FXN). The main research problem highlighted is cardiomyopathy , which is described as the leading cause of premature death in affected individuals and an area where no disease-modifying cardi...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Cardiology
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1 month ago
University of Sydney
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1 month ago
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2 fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Sydney in the School of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Kaiyue Ma . The research sits at the intersection of genetics , molecular biology , and translational biomedical science, with a strong focus on turning biodiversity discoveries into real-world applications. Key themes include medical genetics (variant interpretation, neuromuscular diseases such as FSHD and Duchenne/Becker), molecular biotechnologies (gene editing and gene ther...
Immunology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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University of Melbourne
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1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne for a Master by Research or PhD project titled Developing lipid and mRNA-based therapies for Friedreich ataxia heart disease . This project focuses on Friedreich ataxia , a rare inherited multisystem disease caused by reduced expression of frataxin (FXN). The main research problem highlighted is cardiomyopathy , which is described as the leading cause of premature death in affected individuals and an area where no disease-modifying cardi...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Cardiology
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1 month ago
University of Melbourne
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1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne on the immune signature of sepsis . This project sits in Microbiology and Immunology within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, with supervision from Dr Laura Cook (Principal Supervisor), Prof Yugeesh Lankadeva (Internal Co-supervisor), and Prof Jose Villadangos (Internal Co-supervisor). The work is based at the Doherty Institute in Australia. The project focuses on immunology , clinical sciences , sepsis, immune phen...
Immunology
Medicine
Biology
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1 month ago
University of Melbourne
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne in trogocytosis , immunology , biochemistry , and cell biology . This project investigates how Marginal Zone B cells and Dendritic Cells communicate through a newly discovered mechanism involving Complement C3 and MHC class II molecules, and how excessive trogocytosis can lead to DC death (trogoptosis). The work is offered through the Biochemistry and Pharmacology area in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, with resea...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Biochemistry
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1 month ago
Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | Australia |
|---|---|
 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
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Australia
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Australia
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Monash Graduate Scholarship
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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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Research Training Program (RTP)
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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.
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International Research Training Program Scholarship (iRTP)
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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.