Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Biostatistics in Australia
Phd Positions in biostatistics in australia
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Universities with open PhD positions in biostatistics in Australia include University of New South Wales and University of Queensland.
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Fully Funded PhD in Precision Medicine for Low Back Pain Using Causal Inference and Machine Learning
This fully funded PhD will investigate precision medicine for low back pain , with the aim of improving how healthcare decisions are made and identifying which treatments work best for particular patients. The project will combine causal inference and machine learning across nationwide health databases and clinical trial data. The student will develop research expertise in data-driven treatment evaluation, health data analytics and methods for understanding variation in treatment outcomes. Resea...
Biostatistics
Precision Medicine
Neuropsychology
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University of Queensland
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📢 PhD Opportunity at the Australian Frailty Network (AFN). The project is part of the EMPOWER research program and will evaluate hospital avoidance services for older adults living with frailty across Metro South Health and Darling Downs Health . The aim is to build evidence for future models of care in frailty-focused health services research. Enrolment is through the University of Queensland , and RTP scholarship support is available for eligible full-time students through a competitive select...
Data Science
Epidemiology
Nursing
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The University of Queensland
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PhD Scholarship in Data Science, Ecology, Environmental Science , and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at The University of Queensland (St Lucia campus, Brisbane, Australia). This project is part of the SAAFE CRC partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency Victoria and Northern Arizona University . The PhD focuses on quantifying ecological risks from flood-borne contaminants in nonurban landscapes, using hydrological measurements, contaminant concentrations, microbial profiles, and land-u...
Computer Science
Data Science
Food Science
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Swinburne University of Technology
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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 New South Wales
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Funded PhD opportunity at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in collaboration with the University of Oxford on Designing Fair and Democratic AI Systems . The project sits at the intersection of Computer Science , Mathematics , Artificial Intelligence , and Computational Social Choice . The research aims to build the mathematical and algorithmic foundations of democratic AI by developing new axioms of representation and proportionality, then designing algorithms for clustering, data ...
Computer Science
Information Technology
Mathematics
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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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor of Bioethics
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Maternal And Child Health
Medical Science
Genomic
Prenatal Screening
Professor (Full)
Australian National University Medical School
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Pharmacotherapy
Oncology
Cardiovascular Risk
Clinical Prediction
University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
Pharmacotherapy
Epidemiology
Systematic Review
Evidence-based Medicine
Reproducible Research
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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Medical Science
Retinal Disease
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Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Statistics
Regression Analysis
Predictive Modeling
Statistical Modelling
Prof. of Medical Genetics
University of Newcastle Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Biochemistry
Medical Science
Cancer Biology
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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.