The subject of the research project is determined during the application process and is influenced by the research interests of the student's supervisor; students should apply to study with a group leader whose area of research most appeals to them.
Key facts:
The Psychiatry course from the University of Cambridge enables the students to significantly develop their analytical and research skills, and is intended as preparation for further research.
The PhD programme provides:
- a period of a sustained in-depth study of a specific topic;
- an environment that encourages the student's originality and creativity in their research;
- skills to enable the student to critically examine the background literature relevant to their specific research area;
- the opportunity to develop skills in making and testing hypotheses, in developing new theories, and in planning and conducting experiments;
- the opportunity to expand the student's knowledge of their research area, including its theoretical foundations and the specific techniques, used to study it;
- the opportunity to gain knowledge of the broader field of research in psychiatry; and
- an environment in which to develop skills in written work, oral presentation and publishing the results of their research in high-profile scientific journals, through constructive feedback of written work and oral presentations.
- At the end of the course, examination for the PhD degree involves the submission of a written thesis, followed by an oral examination based on both the thesis and a broader knowledge of the chosen area of research.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A doctorate from the Department of Psychiatry is primarily a research degree based on a research programme developed in conjunction with a supervisor.
- Thesis / Dissertation
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100
IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- Reasons for applying
- Research proposal
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Applies to non-residents: 77,662 AUD / year (≈ 41,304 GBP / year)
Domestic
Applies to citizens or residents: 20,453 AUD / year (≈ 10,878 GBP / year)
Living costs
Cambridge, United Kingdom: 1,591-2,755 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychiatry.
- NI-WA Graduate Scholarships in Japanese Studies — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; University of Cambridge
- Trinity External Research Studentship — Grant: 60000 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; University of Cambridge
- Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship — Grant: 10390 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; University of Cambridge
- Robert Gardiner Memorial Scholarship — Grant: 10390 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; University of Cambridge
- Wright Rogers Law Scholarships — Grant: 3000 GBP; Deadline: 01 Jul 2027; University of Cambridge
- Japan and the World Graduate Scholarships — Grant: 42500 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; University of Cambridge
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 07 Oct 2026; U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 30 Nov 2026; ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD; Deadline: 15 Nov 2026; ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: Not specified; OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 28 Feb 2027; Boustany Foundation
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD; Deadline: 31 Jan 2027; Amber Scholar
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 31 Oct 2026; IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 01 Mar 2027; Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD; Deadline: 13 Jan 2027; Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD; Deadline: 31 Dec 2026; Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP; Deadline: Not specified; UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits; Deadline: 31 Dec 2026; Leopold Figl Foundation
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD; Deadline: Not specified; IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD; Deadline: 11 Jan 2027; The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant: 5000 USD; Deadline: Not specified; FHE Health
