OpenFieldPhD in Bioethics, Healthcare Philosophy & Human Rights
Three-to-four year doctoral dissertation exploring end-of-life decision making, artificial intelligence in triage medicine, or philosophical theories of human dignity.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-Class Honours degree or Master by Research with distinction
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 2,000-word doctoral research proposal
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee reports
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full Australian RTP fee offset plus AUD $33,500 annual living stipend
- Application fee
- Free direct application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; fully funded doctoral scholarship
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Australian Catholic University (Adelaide Campus) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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