The University of Newcastle is a research-intensive university with a vibrant and progressive research culture. As a University of Newcastle graduate researcher you will be part of a dynamic community committed to making significant contributions to knowledge that impact our world.

You will demonstrate the capacity to conduct research independently with a high level of originality and quality. You should uncover new knowledge, either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.

We are committed to ongoing support of research degree candidates.

Our School provides a high standard of research supervision in addition to material resources including financial support, laptop computers, office space and equipment, and writing and presentation skills workshops.

We recognise the rapidly changing environment you will be entering when you graduate. When you leave the University of Newcastle you will be life and career ready with the resilience needed to be successful at both.

• Learn from global leaders. We will deliver opportunities for you to learn from global leaders who pursue the exceptional and strive for innovation in their teaching and research supervision.
• First in class facilities. Our facilities are world class, providing an operating environment that mirrors the real-world and upon graduation provides you with globally recognised credentials.
• Life and career affirming opportunities. Clinical placement is an important part of the health sciences student experience. We make sure you have real-life practice making you a well-rounded, work-ready graduate. Complete career-ready placements overseas in developing nations. Here you will be immersed in local communities and healthcare systems where you can make a difference. Graduates have told us they developed a different perspective on their careers, our healthcare system and an enhanced empathy on this journey.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy degrees offered:

• Environmental and Occupational Health
• Family Studies
• Medical Radiation Science
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Occupational Therapy
• Oral Health
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Speech Pathology

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Doctoral Degree (Research) shall: i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Ho

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.