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Master of Philosophy - Faculty of Medicine

Monash University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition AUD 39,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MPhil
Duration 24 months
Deadline Nov, 2026
Delivery Hybrid
Location Melbourne, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Philosophy - Faculty of Medicine at Monash University is a MPhil programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Master of Philosophy - Faculty of Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Hybrid
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 39,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Melbourne, Australia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Philosophy - Faculty of Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:

  1. Healthcare Professional
  2. Clinical Researcher
  3. Health Policy Analyst
  4. Public Health Specialist
  5. Medical Writer
  6. Healthcare Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Cancer & Blood Diseases\', \'Cardiovascular Disease\', \'Critical Care, Trauma & Perioperative Medicine\', \'Development, Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine\', \'Infection, Inflammation & Immunity\', "Metabolism, Obesity & Men\'s Health", \'Neurosciences & Mental Health\', \'Public Health & Health Systems Improvement\', "Women\'s, Children\'s & Reproductive Health"]

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Applicants must hold a bachelor\'s degree with honours 1, honours 2A, or honours upper 2B from Monash University, or have qualifications which in the opinion of the Research Graduate School Committee (RGSC) are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.


English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: AUD 39,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Monash University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Monash University

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Monash University

Melbourne, Australia

public university based in Melbourne, Australia

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Nov, 2026
  • Start Date Feb, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months