Masters by Research and PhD

PhD and Masters by Research

Be part of discoveries that transform lives. Make significant impact through research at Monash and accelerate your career through a Postgraduate Degree by Research. A PhD or Masters by Research at Monash connects you with leading researchers in the field, ensures access to high quality research platforms and equips you with the skills and knowledge to make a substantial impact.

PhD

A PhD involves extensive, independent research under an expert academic supervisor. You will use your research to write a thesis that makes a positive impact on knowledge in your chosen field. You can undertake your PhD as part of the Monash Doctoral Program or as part of a Joint Research Award.

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Masters by Research degree

Our two-year Master of Philosophy (MPhil) can be great stepping stone into doctoral-level research, as can the vast suite of Masters by Research degrees we offer.

As with a PhD, completing a Masters by Research degree requires you to submit a thesis for assessment. Certain disciplines may also require you to submit creative work or performance may also form part of your thesis.  Because of this, many of our Masters by Research degree candidates find it possible to deepen and extend the scope of their research.

Each of our 10 faculties offer a range of research options, so take the time to have a look at all they have to offer.

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Discover the impact you can make

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Monash Nursing and Health Science

Many of our students come to higher degree research studies a number of years after graduation. Our flexible program allows students to study part-time so they can continue working in the field.

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Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

From inspiring supervisors and research collaborations to eye-opening international opportunities, find out why our PhD students think we're so hot right now.

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General Graduate stories

We discover solutions for medical, health, technological and systemic social issues so our communities can live vibrantly together.