Macquarie University
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PHD
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PhD or postdoc position
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PhD Scholarship
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Postdoctoral research
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Scholarship
Biomedical Research PhD Scholarships

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is an integral part of Macquarie University’s Health Science Centre and is committed to improving patient health through world-class fundamental and translational medical research. We are currently offering three-year PhD scholarships to outstanding candidates wishing to undertake research training in the following core disciplines:
Anatomy Biomedical engineering Cancer biology Neurobiology Pathology Pharmacology Physiology
Why should I study at Macquarie University?
- Our department offers a dynamic training environment, focused on a cross-disciplinary collaborative approach that integrates cutting edge proteomic, genomic and cell biology methods with unique animal models and human tissue analysis.
Prospective students can apply for a PhD in one of the following research programs within our department:
- Motor Neuron Disease and Neurodegeneration
- Melanoma Cell Biology
- Cancer Proteomics
- Neuropharmacology
- Bacterial biofilms in medicine
- Neurobiology of vital systems
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Pulsatile function of the cardiovascular system
Please visit our PhD information web page for more information on the available projects. http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/
We are looking for international and domestic candidates who have:
- Completed a Master of Research (MRes) degree (or equivalent) and achieved excellent results
- Achieved all requirements for direct PhD entry (including English requirements) and are competitive for scholarship
- A high level of motivation and a keen interest in medical science
- Excellent communication, teamwork and project management skills
- Demonstrated aptitude for undertaking laboratory work
To find out more about projects and our research, please visit our website and PhD information page:www.medicine.mq.edu.au
Prospective PhD applicants should refer to the Higher Degree Research Office webpage for information on:
Program eligibility criteria
How to submit an application
Before you apply, please ensure you first make contact with a researcher listed against the project you are interested in applying for.
For international and domestic scholarship opportunities visit here
http://www.hdr.mq.edu.au/information_about
- Some applications close 31 August 2015 for 2015 and 2016 enrollments.
- Please contact the Faculty HDR office for general enquires: [email protected]