Doctor Of Philosophy (integrated) in Victoria University, Australia

Doctor Of Philosophy (integrated) in Victoria University

Overview

Becoming a leading researcher, with expert support to prepare for your PhD in Human Movement. Our integrated program offers graduates an alternative path to a doctoral degree.

VU's Integrated PhD in Human Movement program

During your first year of our integrated program, you’ll receive intensive research training. On passing the components with a 70% average, you’ll begin an original PhD in Human Movement thesis, graduating within the standard timeframe.

Our expert supervisors will continue to support your study in our interdisciplinary research focus areas. Our high-performance in sport and healthy populations research programs give you a wide selection of human-movement study topics.

VU are leaders in human-movement research, rated as 'well above world standard' by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).

You’ll benefit from our commitment and investment in human-movement research:

• Footscray Park’s $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility
• collaborative programs in the Institute of Health and Sport
• contact with sporting and healthcare industry partners.

You’ll submit your research findings as a formal PhD thesis and present your research in academic publications and conferences.

Research programs in human movement

VU research into human movement is an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach focusing on high-performance sport, and healthy, active populations.

Our sport research spans topics such as:

• clinical exercise science
• exercise performance
• GPS devices in sport
• medical physiology
• muscle and exercise metabolism
• sport in society.

Our research into creating healthy, active communities, includes:

• enhancing and improving body image, mental and physical wellbeing across the lifespan
• exercise regimes for chronic disease and mental health
• improving health and physical activity in socially disadvantaged communities
• movement biomechanics and assistive technologies
• muscle function and muscle wasting.

Research opportunities & development

VU Research gives you opportunities to:

• connect with other researchers
• participate in research festivals and competitions
• develop your research skills
• get funding for your research
• publish and promote your findings.

We offer support for graduate researchers including:

• an orientation program
• a specialised Office for Researcher Training, Quality & Integrity
• study spaces
• units to help you conceptualise and contextualise your research
• research ambassadors and student association.

Careers in human-movement research

A PhD in human movement can lead to high-level work in government, healthcare, the sport and recreation industries, and academia.

The government website Job Outlook has the following salaries:

• sports coaches, instructors and officials, A$60,800
• sports administrators, A$74,800 
• policy and planning managers, A$122,500
• university lecturers, over A$100,000

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal