Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Biomaterials in Australia
Phd Positions in biomaterials in australia
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in biomaterials in Australia include UNSW Sydney, University of New South Wales and Flinders University.
Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina
UNSW Sydney
Australia
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2 weeks ago
PhD Opportunity at UNSW Sydney: Engineering Biomimetic Materials for Long-Lasting Heart Valve This post advertises a PhD opening in biomedical engineering focused on developing next-generation regenerative heart valve technologies. The project is based at UNSW Sydney and is led by Professor Jelena Rnjak-Kovacina as primary supervisor, with an international supervisory team including Professor Steven Wise (University of Sydney) and Professor Thomas Scheibel (University of Bayreuth, Germany). The ...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
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2 weeks ago
University of New South Wales
Top university
Australia
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1 month ago
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PhD opportunity at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in the Polymer Research in Therapeutics (PRinT) group led by A/Prof. Damia Mawad . This opening is for a domestic PhD candidate only, meaning applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents . The project sits at the intersection of polymer science , biomaterials , bioelectronics , tissue engineering , and drug delivery , with a focus on conducting polymers and conjugated polymers in a multidisciplinary research environm...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Flinders University
Australia
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2 months ago
Flinders University is advertising a PhD scholarship in the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory within the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) for a project titled Nanoengineering a New Class of Biomaterials for Antibiotic Potentiation . The project is multidisciplinary, with a primary focus on biomaterials science and a secondary focus on microbiology . The successful candidate will work on developing and characterizing novel biomaterials with modified surface properties (c...
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
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2 months ago
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Flinders University
Australia
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2 months ago
Flinders University is advertising a PhD scholarship in the Biomedical Nanoengineering Laboratory within the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (FHMRI) for a project titled Nanoengineering a New Class of Biomaterials for Antibiotic Potentiation . The project is multidisciplinary, with a primary focus on biomaterials science and a secondary focus on microbiology . The successful candidate will work on developing and characterizing novel biomaterials with modified surface properties (c...
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
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2 months ago
University of Melbourne
Top university
Australia
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4 weeks ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at the University of Melbourne for a PhD project titled Co-culture of motor neurons and bioengineered skeletal muscle to generate a neuromuscular junction model . This project sits in the Department of Paediatrics , Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, and focuses on building an in vitro neuromuscular junction model using motor neurons and skeletal muscle derived from pluripotent stem cells . The work combines microfluidics , bioengineering , directed d...
Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science
Biology
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4 weeks ago
University of New South Wales
Top university
Australia
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1 month ago
Top university
PhD opportunity at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in the Polymer Research in Therapeutics (PRinT) group led by A/Prof. Damia Mawad . This opening is for a domestic PhD candidate only, meaning applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents . The project sits at the intersection of polymer science , biomaterials , bioelectronics , tissue engineering , and drug delivery , with a focus on conducting polymers and conjugated polymers in a multidisciplinary research environm...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+9 more
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
Popular professors
University of New South Wales
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Hydrogel
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Stem Cell Biology
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Tissue Engineering
Prosthetics Engineering
Facial Plastic Surgery
Bone Regeneration
University of Queensland
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Biomaterial
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Distinguished Professor
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
Prosthetics Engineering
Biomaterial
Regenerative Medicine
Flinders University
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Biomaterial
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Materials Science
Prof.
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Biofabrication
Bioprinting
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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.
Master
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.