Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Postdoc Opportunities in Biomedicine in Australia
Postdoc Positions in biomedicine in australia
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Universities with open postdoc positions in biomedicine in Australia include The Australian National University and University of Sydney.
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
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University of Sydney
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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 ...
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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 |
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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.