Achieve your dream of a doctorate in medical and biological science – even if you don’t have a research background. Integrated PhD in Medical & Biological Science program Our integrated program offers a path to a Doctoral Degree in Medical and Biological Science for graduates without research experience. During your first year, you’ll receive intensive research training. On passing the components with a 70% average, you’ll begin an original PhD thesis, graduating within the standard timeframe. Our expert supervisors will continue to support your study in our medical-research areas. Our specialisations include medical physiology, immunology, pharmacology, and metabolism and inflammation. You’ll pick your topic from these broad areas: clinical and community health immunology in chronic diseases advanced food systems and nutrition Sciences lifestyle-associated diseases musculoskeletal diseases population health research and policy measurements in health. You’ll graduate an independent medical researcher, with the skills to present your findings in public presentations and publications. You’ll be job-ready for a medical-science career, or a role advising on health policy and practice in government and the community. Careers in medical and biological science A PhD in medical and biological sciences prepares you for high-level roles in a variety of settings. If you’ve chosen to focus on lab work, you’ll be well placed for a medical-laboratory scientist role. Other careers include management or research in health care, government, community, or academia. Course structure To attain the award of Doctor of Philosophy through undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) students will be required to complete in total 384 credit points consisting of: 72 credit points of Core studies in Year 1 24 credit points of Elective studies in Year 1 288 credit points of Thesis units as per standard PhD