学术报告070924-Doing a Ph.D. at School of Medicine, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

Doing a Ph.D. at School of Medicine, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia

Entrance Requirement for a Ph.D. course:

• 1^st Class Honours degree (4-year Bachelor Degree with average >80% grades).  But the Master Degree by research is preferred (more competitive).
• One or two first-author publications (advantageous for scholarship);
• English:

TOFEL: Minimum score for computer-based test  is 237,  minimum score for writing section is 5.

 IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Score at least 7 for each individual band.

    You can apply first without the English test results.  In other words, you can log an application first with the application form, your 2 reference letters, your transcript and the completed Application Form (with the Deakin supervisor’s name and project title and description).  You can then take your time to get the English test done.

The admissions staff member responsible for Ph.D. students for School of Medicine is:

Ms Lola Robins, Country Team Leader at Deakin International Admissions

Tel:             +61 3 924 45510      

Email: lola.robins@deakin.edu.au

Information for international students: http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/scholarships/int_applicants.php and http://www.deakin.edu.au/international/prospective/study_deakin/schol_research.php.

To down load forms:  http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/hdradmin/forms/index.php

Student can work for up to 20 hr/week (with a permeit).

On-line Enquiry: (you will get an answer in the next business day): http://www.deakin.internationalstudent.info/Register.aspx

Generally international students are required to pay tuition fees for their study unless another agreement has been arranged. We offer two forms of international scholarships, International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) and Deakin University International Research Scholarships (DUIRS). Both of these scholarships can be applied for in the same round and are awarded based on academic merit. Students are required to hold a first class honours or equivalent to first class honours degree. Both scholarships provide a stipend, the overseas health cover premium and cover tuition fees. Students are required to study full-time on campus and satisfy English language requirements. We hold one scholarship round each year which closes 30 September for students commencing by 30 September the following year.

How to Apply

1—Transcript  + Completed the Application Form (Application fee A$55).

2—Two references (using downloaded form) sent directly to Deakin International; 

3—English Test results (can be done 3-6 months time after the lodgement of application); 

4— For a Ph.D. project, contact Associate Professor Wei Duan at wduan@deakin.edu.au.

5—Deadline: 30th September each year (student can apply throughout the year by contacting an academic staff).

6--Down Load Forms: (1)  International application for candidature; (2) International referee report Form:   http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/admin/hdradmin/forms/index.php