Postgraduate studies

The Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology provides facility for graduate research work leading to the degrees of Masters of Science (MSc), Masters of Biomedical Science (MBiomedSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

In order to undertake a PhD, prospective postgraduate students will have completed a degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours, or a Bachelor of Medical Science. Candidates normally undertake the degree on a full-time basis for a period of three to five years. The University awards a degree of Doctor of Philosophy for a thesis based upon a candidate's independent research in a field within the discipline of Anatomy and Cell Biology. This research must constitute a significant contribution to knowledge and demonstrate the candidate's capacity for carrying out original research.

Postgraduate students are considered important members of our department and the students are invited to take part in activities in the department, including teaching and seminars. They are also encouraged to present their work at national  and international scientific conferences. Collaborative projects with other departments, on and off campus, are also encouraged.

Students interested in undertaking a postgraduate degree in the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology are encouraged to visit our departmental research web sites for information on the main areas of research in the department.

PhD projects available