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.