Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Engineering)

Program Overview

The Doctoral Degree program equips individuals with advanced research skills and knowledge in their chosen field. It empowers candidates to conduct original research, contribute to new knowledge, and pursue careers in academia, industry, government, or business. Graduates possess transferable skills and attributes that enable them to excel in diverse roles requiring critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview:
The Doctoral Degree qualifies individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more fields of investigation, scholarship or professional practice.
• Objectives:
To provide candidates with the training and skills necessary for a career in academia and beyond.
• Program Description:
A research degree is an advanced study program that gives candidates an opportunity to deeply explore a topic of their choice and the expertise of their supervisors. Research degree candidates are driven by naturally inquiring minds, and have a passion to solve problems and advance humanity. A research degree allows candidates to conduct their own, unique research, and produce new knowledge and expertise that is innovative, relevant, and enlightened. Research degrees equip graduates with the transferable skills and attributes necessary for challenging and diverse roles in industry, government and business, as well as in research and academic organisations.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Research and academia
• Public and private sector professions
• Opportunities and Outcomes:
• Doctor of Philosophy graduates are highly regarded as potential employees.
• The Doctor of Philosophy is a demonstration of a candidate's ability to conceptualise and implement an independent program of research, manage a project, organise resources, work and cooperate with colleagues and communicate effectively in writing at a high level.
• PhD graduates have the opportunity to pursue diverse career paths, including professions in research and academia, as well as a broad spectrum of professions in the public and private sector.