Medicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesDepartment of Otolaryngology

The Department of Otolaryngology offers study programs for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Masters Degrees by research. Medical graduates may also undertake a Master of Surgery in the Department. Research may be undertaken in a diverse range of disciplines, including auditory neuroscience, bioengineering, electrophysiology, psychophysics, audiology, speech science, education and linguistics. The application of research projects may be technological, clinical or commercial. Research is conducted under either the auspices of the Department of Otolaryngology, the Bionic Ear Institute or the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (HEARing CRC) . Undertaking a research project in association with the HEARing CRC is likely to involve working in collaboration with industry and clinical partners - developing commercial and project management skills alongside advanced research and technical skills.

Projects on Offer

Details of postgraduate projects available in 2009-10 may be found here

Entry requirements

The academic prerequisite for entry into a postgraduate research degree at the University of Melbourne is either an honours degree with a substantial research component in the final year e.g. BScHons or equivalent degree, such as a 4 year engineering degree.

Further details about the entry requirements can be found at the Melbourne School of Graduate Research website.

How to apply

Projects must be thoroughly discussed with potential supervisors before applications are made. All applications are reviewed by the Department's Research Higher Degrees Committee and must be approved by the Head of Department to ensure that appropriate resources and supervision can be provided by the department over the duration of the degree.

Application forms are available from the Melbourne School of Graduate Research website for prospective PhD and Masters students.

International Students

Prospective international students who are interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the Department must discuss projects with potential supervisors before applications are made. Details and application forms can be found at the University of Melbourne webpage for international students.

Scholarships

The majority of the Department's full-time PhD students are the recipients of scholarships awarded on academic merit. Information about scholarships is available on the University of Melbourne postgraduate scholarships page. Students need to make appropriate arrangements for financial support for the full extent of their candidature.

The HEARing CRC HEARing CRC  also provides a number of full-time scholarships for students within the Department. 

Advanced ENT Surgical Trainees, who wish to undertake postgraduate study, may be eligible to apply to the Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation for a Scholarship in Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. Prospective students should contact the Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation for further details.

Further information

The Melbourne School of Graduate Research provides information for local and overseas students and the School of Medicine provides information about the types of degrees available.

Contact Details

For further information about studying in the Department please contact the postgraduate coordinator.

Course Coordinator

Student Services Officer

Ms Annie Cruse
Ph. +61 3 9035 5322
email: acruse@unimelb.edu.au