Professional doctorates

When stars align

The Monash University Institute of Graduate Research is dedicated to aligning our research strengths with our research degree offerings, and our expert supervisors with talented students.

How to apply

Find out how to apply to begin your research at Monash.

Professional doctorates target the advancement of professional practice through a combination of advanced study and research. A professional doctorate will help you build professional expertise and provide you with specialist knowledge.

The research component of these degrees also provides research training which culminates in the production of a thesis that contributes new information or new ways of understanding in the field of research.

We offer three professional doctorates:
Doctor of Psychology (DPsych)
Doctor of Public Health (DPH) 
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Neuropsychology