Information for intending graduate students
Overview
Graduate students working within the department normally have one supervisor who has key roles in selecting the research project and advising as the work progresses.
For students doing research at locations outside the department, supervision is primarily the responsibility of the external supervisor, although contact with the department is maintained via a nominated internal supervisor. The progress of individual students is closely monitored by a mentor committee which provides broad departmental support for graduate students and extends the range of expertise available to them.
Students are required to present their work at various group and departmental seminar opportunities.
The department sponsors an annual graduate student retreat held at a nearby resort and also provides support for PhD students to attend at least one international scientific meeting during their candidature.
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Honours/PhD Information Booklet 2010
[PDF, 2.4MB]Who can apply and how to apply
- Applicants must hold, or expect to obtain, a BScHons or equivalent degree with first-class or high second-class honours
- Applicants must select potential supervisors before making an application. Go to the general description of projects for information about projects and supervisors, then locate more detailed information in the Honours/PhD Information Booklet 2010. Make informal enquiries directly to the relevant supervisor
- Applications should then be made to the School of Graduate Research for students with Australian citizenship and international students
- Applicants should also apply for scholarship funding (see below).
International applicants
International applicants should apply for candidature at the relevant page of the graduate research Web site.
Visit the University of Melbourne's International Postgraduate Scholarship page for information on scholarships for international students.
Scholarships
Students applying for a PhD or Masters by Research Degree may apply for a number of graduate research scholarships administered through the School of Graduate Research. Details are available from:
- The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship web page
- The Administrative Officer
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
tel: +61 3 8344 4019
fax: +61 3 9347 7854
Contact within the department
More information may be obtained from the departmental office, Medical Building, Level 3 or the Graduate Coordinator:
Associate Professor Heung-Chin Cheng
Bio21 Institute
30 Flemington Rd
room: 102
tel: +61 3 8344 2254
email: heung@unimelb.edu.au