The Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

 

As a PhD candidate, you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Employment Opportunities
Career options following the Doctor of Philosophy include many opportunities in addition to an academic path.   Some of our alumni, who have prior medical qualifications, combine clinical research with their work as a medical practitioner, or proceed to specialist medical training. Others find employment in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, or alternatively develop careers in government organisations in areas such as health policy and administration, patent examination and therapeutic goods administration.