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Why do a PhD in Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences?

Find out why Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a great place to do a PhD. Our research is world class, and we’re passionate about supporting our students to become the research stars of the future.

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International PhD experience @Deakin IPAN – Bilal

Bilal Mir gives an insight into his move to a new country to do his PhD, and how well supported he felt in making this transition.

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International PhD experience @Deakin IPAN – Jill

Dr Jill Hnatiuk moved to Australia from Canada to do her PhD at Deakin’s Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN). Here, she speaks about why she chose IPAN for her post-grad studies.

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International PhD experience @Deakin IPAN – Ninoshka

Hear from Ninoshka Dsouza about why she chose to move from India to Australia to do her PhD in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University, how she found the transition and her experiences at IPAN.

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Pathway to a PhD

Hear from three of our PhD students about their journey from undergraduate degree to PhD, and their experiences in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University.

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Leaving the workforce to do a PhD

Feel like a career change? Gain insight from two of our students about their decision to leave the workforce to do a PhD in the Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN) at Deakin University.

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Life after a PhD

Once you’ve gained a PhD, there are many career opportunities available to you including traditional teaching and research, industry and research management. Hear from some of our past PhD students about where their PhD has taken them.

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