PhD (Psychology)
Overview
Use your advanced research skills to contribute to our evidence-based healthcare research outcomes.
The School of Health and Biomedical Sciences conducts research in the area of ageing and chronic disease, including:
- dementia, depression and cognitive impairment in chronic disease
- early-life determinants of chronic disease
- hearing loss and tinnitus
- postural balance and dizziness in the elderly
- sleep disorders
You will undertake clinical or experimental research in one of these fields with an individual supervisor overseeing your development and progress.
Research is undertaken in a strongly multi-disciplinary environment that brings clinical and basic researchers together to undertake novel research at the boundaries between disciplines.
Career
You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university or be employed in senior leadership and management positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories.