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Why Choose Burnet?

Burnet is the only Australian medical research institute accredited as a non-government organisation (NGO). We're focused on creating and translating knowledge into better health so no-one is left behind, paying close attention to the effects of a rapidly changing climate and environment. Learn more in our 2030 Strategy >

When you join Burnet, you get to broaden your impact and work across our three Institute-wide programs:

Disease Elimination

Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness

Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health

You'll train with internationally recognised experts in a structured student support system, and gain a holistic research experience along the way.

Institute seminars and student symposia provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable feedback on your research, and take your newly honed presentation skills to national and international conferences.

Burnet's own Student Committee runs various social events throughout the year and are here to support you too!

Burnet student Dulcie Lautu-Gumal

Burnet student Dulcie Lautu-Gumal

Help solve complex health problems with world class medical researchers, public health professionals and international development experts.

Help solve complex health problems with world class medical researchers, public health professionals and international development experts.

Honours programs

Burnet accepts Honours students from all major universities within Victoria with the aim of providing training in public health, infectious diseases and immunology research programs.

Honours projects cover diverse areas of research including the immunology of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, the structure and function of cell surface receptors, determining sexual risk practices and STI awareness, malaria, modelling of infectious diseases including COVID-19, and HIV-1 associated dementia.

Honours programs

Burnet accepts Honours students from all major universities within Victoria with the aim of providing training in public health, infectious diseases and immunology research programs.

Honours projects cover diverse areas of research including the immunology of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, the structure and function of cell surface receptors, determining sexual risk practices and STI awareness, malaria, modelling of infectious diseases including COVID-19, and HIV-1 associated dementia.

Burnet student Brianna Jesaveluk completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Burnet in 2018, and has continued on to do her PhD at the Institute

Burnet student Brianna Jesaveluk completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Burnet in 2018, and has continued on to do her PhD at the Institute

A mother (left) speaks to Professor Beeson (right) in Papua New Guinea about her daughter who had recently had malaria

A mother (left) speaks to Professor Beeson (right) in Papua New Guinea about her daughter who had recently had malaria

Studying at Burnet, I have access to excellent resources as well as unique opportunities to transfer my research to the field.”
Jessica Horton, PhD student, Malaria Immunity and Vaccines group (Head: Professor James Beeson)
Studying at Burnet, I
have access to excellent resources as well as unique opportunities to transfer my research to the field.”
Jessica Horton, PhD student, Malaria Immunity and Vaccines group (Head: Professor James Beeson - pictured below)

Masters + PhD programs

PhD candidate Michael Traeger was the second Burnet researcher in two years to win a Fulbright Scholarship in 2022

PhD candidate Michael Traeger was the second Burnet researcher in two years to win a Fulbright Scholarship in 2022

Take the next step towards a challenging but rewarding research career.

We place great emphasis on postgraduate study, providing high-quality research and training in areas related to public health and science in infectious diseases and immunology.

Burnet has had students undertaking PhD research programs, enrolled in Monash University, the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, RMIT University, and Deakin University, among other institutions.

PhDs have covered a range of topics including HIV entry and replication, HCV virology and immunology, autoimmune disease, malaria, drug misuse, sexual health, modelling of infectious diseases, and vaccine development.

PhD candidate Michael Traeger was the second Burnet researcher in two years to win a Fulbright Scholarship in 2022

PhD candidate Michael Traeger was the second Burnet researcher in two years to win a Fulbright Scholarship in 2022

Masters + PhD programs

Take the next step towards a challenging but rewarding research career.

We place great emphasis on postgraduate study, providing high-quality research and training in areas related to public health and science in infectious diseases and immunology.

Burnet has had students undertaking PhD research programs, enrolled in Monash University, the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, RMIT University, and Deakin University, among other institutions.

PhDs have covered a range of topics including HIV entry and replication, HCV virology and immunology, autoimmune disease, malaria, drug misuse, sexual health, modelling of infectious diseases, and vaccine development.

My PhD supervisors are world leaders in their fields, with decades of experience, and have supported me to network not only with Australian researchers but other leaders internationally.”
Michael Curtis, PhD student, Alcohol and Other Drugs group (Head: Professor Paul Dietze)

Professor Dietze

Professor Dietze

My PhD supervisors are world leaders in their fields, with decades of experience, and have supported me to network not only with Australian researchers but other leaders internationally.”
Michael Curtis, PhD student, Alcohol and Other Drugs group (Head: Professor Paul Dietze)

Other opportunities

There are a number of other opportunities to join Burnet as an undergrad or postgrad.

Burnet offers undergraduate and work placements however this is subject to the supervisor. Please refer to the Student Handbook and consult the prospective supervisor to discuss this.

For Postdoctoral Fellowships, head to our Careers page.

Contact our supervisors for other opportunities

Contact our supervisors for other opportunities

Other opportunities

There are a number of other opportunities to join Burnet as an undergrad or postgrad.

Burnet offers undergraduate and work placements however this is subject to the supervisor. Please refer to the Student Handbook and consult the prospective supervisor to discuss this.

For Postdoctoral Fellowships, head to our Careers page.

International Students

Burnet is an internationally renowned medical research institute located in Melbourne, Australia — one of the world’s most liveable cities.

We offer high-quality research training with internationally recognised experts in public health and basic science in the areas of infectious diseases and immunology.

Please see our step-by-step guide below outlining the application process.

More information on studying and living in Australia:
Study in Australia
Melbourne City Council International Students webpage
How to apply for visas


Considering studying at Burnet?

Watch the latest info sessions below to learn more about projects available for Honours, Masters and PhD study at Burnet in 2023.

Considering studying at Burnet?

Watch the latest info sessions below to learn more about projects available for Honours, Masters and PhD study at Burnet in 2023.

Life Sciences | 6 Oct 2022

Public Health + Intl. Development | 3 Oct 2022

Contact

Doctor Raffi Gugasyan
Chair of Education
+61 3 9282 2108
education@burnet.edu.au

2023 Student Representatives:
Annie Tan, Kaitlin Pekin

Create the future of health

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