PhD studies in the
Department of Biochemistry & Pharmacology
Join us in the Department of Biochemistry and Pharmacology where you will engage in world-leading research in one of our main themes: molecular understanding of disease; translational research and drug discovery and development. Our Department houses 30+ research groups working in the areas of biophysics, cell biology, chemical biology, pharmacology, computational biology, drug design, functional genomics, immunology, metabolism, proteomics and structural biology. Disease foci include infection, cancer, neurodegeneration, respiratory disease, inflammatory/autoimmune diseases and genetic diseases.
Why choose the Department of Biochemistry & Pharmacology
Create new knowledge & develop skills
Develop widely sought-after skills for your future career with many opportunities to develop teaching & leadership skills
Access expertise and build networks
Attend research seminars, work collaboratively with industry and academic partners in the Bio21 Molecular Science & Biotechnology Institute and throughout Australia
Be part of PUBS
Join the vibrant peer-led group PUBS (Pharmacology United with Biochemistry Students), which provides support and a range of professional development and social programs
Research in the heart of the Biomedical Precinct
Find yourself immersed in the largest biomedical precinct in the southern hemisphere
The benefits of enrolling through the
Department of Biochemistry & Pharmacology
Departmental scholarships & prizes
Conference travel funding
How to get started
Excited by our research areas? The first step is to meet with potential supervisors to discuss the projects on offer and find the project that is perfect for you. You will have the opportunity to tour the Department, visit the lab and meet team members.
How to apply
Find out how to select your graduate research course, understand the selection process, scholarship opportunities and fees, receive your offer and enrol as a graduate researcher.