OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Exercise Physiology & Skeletal Muscle Metabolism
Doctoral research conducted within the world-renowned Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research investigating mitochondrial biogenesis, carbohydrate ingestion kinetics, and sarcopenia prevention.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Honours degree Class 1 or MSc in Exercise Science, Physiology, or Biochemistry
- English language proficiency
- 6.5 overall (no individual band below 6.0)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory experience in muscle biopsy analysis, Western blotting, or metabolic cart testing
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from exercise physiologists
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Mary MacKillop Institute PhD stipend ($34,500 AUD/year)
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full fee offset for scholarship recipients
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Mid-year intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Australian Catholic University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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