The Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) is a truly multi-disciplinary research organisation and one of the leading injury prevention research centres in the world. Based at the Clayton Campus of Monash University, MUARC has well established links with a large number of Monash faculties. Indeed, one of the defining features of research at MUARC is that it reaches across traditional discipline boundaries. A PhD taken at MUARC takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. At the core of the program is an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors. You will also undertake a series of professional development activities or coursework units that equip you with the skills needed to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community. Your study will result in a research thesis or alternative approved output, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic. Specialists with expertise across diverse research areas means MUARC is involved in every step of the injury prevention cycle, from problem identification and analysis to program evaluation and community engagement. Injury prevention is a convergence of many disciplines including: Biomechanics Biostatistics Computer science Econometrics Education Engineering Epidemiology Health economics Human factors Industrial ergonomics Medicine Nursing Psychology Public health Statistics A PhD taken at MUARC requires you to complete a research (or alternative approved output) of no more than 80,000 words. Along with the research component, you will also complete a series of professional development activities or coursework units relevant to your chosen research focus. These activities are designed to provide you with the skills needed to develop your professional skills to support you in your future career. Career opportunities MUARC PhD candidates have moved into successful careers in injury prevention in industry, government and research centres. Our candidates contribute to: the reduction in road fatalities and improved transport systems the development of systems that improve workplace safety initiatives to build community resilience for emergency and disaster settings research that enhances patient recovery from injury programs to reduce the risk of injury for vulnerable members of the community at home and play injury prevention in developing countries and prevention and improved response to child injuries.