Postgraduate research

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The School of Population Health (SPH) offers a range of postgraduate research (HDR) programs - Master of Philosophy, Master by Research and doctoral (PhD) programs – in a diverse range of areas and disciplines including transforming health systems, enhancing community health and equity, protecting our people and our planet, and specialist techniques and tools.

Applying to SPH

If you’re interested in pursuing a postgraduate research degree with the School of Population Health, check the requirements for this School.

Graduate Research School

For further details on doing postgraduate research at UNSW, contact the Graduate Research School (GRS). The GRS is the central administration and support unit for all HDR candidates at UNSW. Whether you’re a current research candidate or a prospective one thinking about your research career, you’ll find the information you need on postgraduate research degrees at UNSW.

Articulation from Masters by Coursework to PhD

If you have completed a coursework Masters degree from the School of Population Health, you may be able to qualify for entry to our PhD program if you meet certain criteria.

Professional Doctorate in Public Health

The School of Population Health (SPH) offers a unique Professional Doctorate in Applied Public Health (DrPH) which is designed to be delivered in partnership with a suitable health workplace. The DrPH as a qualification is aimed at strengthening practitioner based knowledge and practice with graduates able to generate and use evidence within the context of real-world challenges and priorities.

Contact us

HDR Coordinator 
School of Population Health 
E:resdegree-sphcm@unsw.edu.au