About Monash and the Centre for Health Economics

The Centre for Health Economics is one of the world’s leading research groups in the economic analysis of health and health care. We have the highest concentration of economists working in health in the Asia-Pacific region and the largest Health Economics PhD program in Australia, reflecting the reputation of our researchers and the quality of their mentorship.

Monash is one of the top 50 universities in the world, ranked top in health economics in the Asia-Pacific region. As a PhD student of the Centre, you will be part of a team of researchers at the cutting edge of impactful international research across research themes including: disadvantage and health; global and environmental health economics; economic behaviour, incentives and preferences in health; and, economic modelling of health policies and technologies.

Integrated PhD Program

The PhD opportunities are based in the Centre for Health Economics (CHE), a large and active economics research group within the Monash Business School.

As a candidate in the CHE Integrated PhD Program, you will receive rigorous training in advanced health economics, econometrics, and related studies.

The Integrated Program begins with a year of advanced coursework, research training and a minor thesis, completed as part of a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree. Provided you meet the progression requirements, you will then move into the PhD, which offers further research training and professional development, culminating in a written thesis. The PhD stage typically takes three and a half years to complete.

You will also enjoy opportunities for domestic and international conference travel and the potential to undertake international research visits.