Doctor of Philosophy – Health and Sport

Undertake your Doctor of Philosophy – Health and Sport programme from Victoria Universityat a world-leading research institute. Victoria University provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.

Studying within our Institute for Health and Sport (IHES), you’ll discover extraordinary opportunities to conduct research into the health, fitness and wellbeing of communities and individuals.You’ll develop best-practice research methods, and complete an original doctoral thesis at the forefront of its field. You’ll also acquire the advanced skills needed to present your findings in publications and at conferences. Victoria University conducts highly-ranked research:

• We are world number 7 for sport science education (ShanghaiRankings).
• We are ranked ‘well above’ world-standard in sport and health fields (Excellence in Research for Australia).

Our cross-disciplinary approach allows for broad research opportunities, aligned with our focus areas. Within IHES you may study towards a qualification in a range of disciplines, including business, medical sciences, nursing, psychology, society and culture, and sport.

Specialise in your area of passion and personal interest within our research programmes, which incorporate:

• mechanisms and interventions in health and disease

• clinical and community health and wellbeing

• inclusive and healthy communities – sport, physical activity and culture

• sport performance.

Career

Following your Doctor of Philosophy – Health and Sport programme from Victoria University, you’ll be ready for a research or management career in the private or public sectors, or to become an academic. These are usually high-level roles, and paid accordingly.

Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website for more information about potential salaries as:

• policy and planning managers

• university lecturers.

Courses include:

• Research Thesis

• Doctoral Industry Project Placement

• Research Integrity and Ethics

• Conceptualising and Contextualising Research