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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medicine

The Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders (CHRD) offers exciting postgraduate research opportunities in the area of cardiovascular disease.

The PhD in Medicine program involves two to four years of research for a full time candidate or the equivalent in half time candidature. Candidates will develop the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality to make a significant original contribution to knowledge in the discipline.

For information on how to apply, scholarships available and administrative matters related to Higher Degress by Research at The University of Adelaide, please contact Adelaide Graduate Centre .

Supervisors

Prof Prash Sanders

Research interests: Atrial fribillation, cardiac electrophysiology, pacemaker implantation, cardiac defibrillator implantation, cardiac resynchronization.

Professor Jeroen Hendriks

Research interests: I ntegrated Chronic Care Management in cardiac care – heart rhythm diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation, and the translation of this approach in chronic heart disease, integrating primary and secondary care services.

Dr Adrian Elliott

Research interests:  role of exercise testing and interventions in patients with cardiovascular disease, particularly those with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and implanted devices.

Dr Melissa Middeldorp

Research interests: Risk factors and the relationship with atrial fibrillation, Gender differences in atrial fibrillation outcomes, Ablation outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Assoc Prof Christopher Wong

Research interests: Cardiovascular medicine, heart rhythm disorders, and public health.

PhD Students

A list of current students and topics can be found here .

A selection of PhD thesis completed at the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders. The theses can be read by accessing Adelaide Research & Scholarship or the University of Adelaide library .

Completed PhD students and titles.

Jean-Jacques Noubiap Nzeale

Title: Screening, risk stratification and management of atrial fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Dr M Middeldorp, Dr G Thomas)

Mehrdad Emami

Title: Cardiac ablation by electroporation: Effects of pulsed field ablation, field strength and repetition on lesion characteristics in the atria and ventricle (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof D Lau, Prof J Hendriks)

Bradley Pitman

Title: Comprehensive Evaluation of Clinical Care: In Patients with Cardiac Implanted Electronic Devices and Arrhythmias: Action towards Improved Workflow and Outcomes (Supervisors: Assoc Prof D Lau, Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof C Wong)

Varun Malik

Title: Autonomic function in atrial fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof L Arnolda)

Kadhim Kadhim

Title: Sleep-disordered breathing and atrial fibrillation: Prevalence, detection and mechanistic insights (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof D Linz, Assoc Prof D Lau)

Ricardo Mishima

Title: Physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in atrial fibrillation incidence, prognosis, and pathophysiology  (Supervisors: Dr A Elliott, Prof P Sanders)

Andien Munawar

Title: Effectiveness of Cardiac Algorithm in Preventing Atrial Fibrillation  (Supervisors: P Sanders, Assoc Prof D Lau, Dr R Mahajan)

Rachel Wells

Title: Postural tachycardia syndrome  (Supervisors: Assoc Prof D Lau, Assoc Prof A Page)

Kashif Khokhar

Title: Pre-HTN and AF; Role of Non-invasive Central BP to improve risk profiling (Supervisors: Assoc Prof D Lau, Prof P Sanders, Dr M Stiles)

Chrishan Nalliah

Title: The impact of renal transplantation on cardiac arrhythmia burden and type and risk of CD in patients with CKD (Supervisors: Prof J Kalman, Prof P Kistler, Prof P Sanders)

Thomas Agbaedeng

Title: Atrial Fibrillation and Sudden Cardiac Death in Obesity: An Investigation of the Arrhythmogenicity of Epicardial Fat (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof D Lau, Dr R Mahajan)

Christian Verdicchio      

Title: Exercise in Atrial Fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Dr A Elliott, Dr R Mahajan)            

Celine Gallagher             

Title: Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Health Care Burden - The Need for a New Paradigm of Care Delivery for Atrial Fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Dr J Hendriks, Dr C Wong)

Melissa Middeldorp                     

Title: Characterisation of Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Risk Factors, Progression, Gender and Thrombogenic Risk (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof D Lau, Dr A Elliott)

Timothy Baillie

Title: Invasive and Non-Invasive Assessment of Vascular Reactivity in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Jason Varzaly

Title: Surgical Management of Atrial Fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Dr M Worthington, Assoc Prof D Lau)

Melissa Neo     

Title: Atrial Electrophysiological and Structural Changes in Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus (Supervisors: Prof D Saint, Prof P Sanders)

Wei Wen Lim   

Title: Cardiac Remodeling in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Diabesity (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof D Saint, Dr P Kuklik, Dr A Ganesan, Dr M Baumert, Prof C Semsarian)

Darragh Twomey            

Title: The Impact of Weight Fluctuation on Atrial Substrate and the Prevention of Atrial Remodelling with the use of Anti-Fibrotics (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Rajeev Pathak  

Title: Aggressive Risk Factor Reduction Study for Atrial Fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof D Lau, Assoc Prof K Roberts-Thomson, Prof W Abhayaratna)

Christopher Wong         

Title: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, A Prof K Roberts-Thomson)

Anand Ganesan               

Sachin nayyar  .

Title: High Density Mapping of Ventricular Scar – Insights into Mechanisms of Ventricular Tachycardia (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Muayad Alasady             

Title: Atrial Arrhythmogenesis During Myocardial Infarction (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Rajiv Mahajan  

Title: Obesity and atrial fibrillation: Characterization of Electro-strutural Atrial Substrate with Sustained Obesity and Reversal Upon Weight Reduction (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof J Selva, Dr A Brooks, Dr P Kuklik)

Geetanjali Rangnekar   

Title: The characterisation of risk factors, substrate and management strategies for atrial fibrillation. (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Shivshankar Thanigaimani          

Title: Atrial reverse remodeling in hypertensive substrate (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof D Lau)

Carlee Schultz  

Title: Thrombogenesis in substrates for atrial fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Dr A Brooks, Dr A Ganesan, Dr S Willoughby)

Nicholas Sjoberg             

Title: The modification of heart rate variability in normal, overweight and type 2 diabetic individuals (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Hany Abed         

Title: Obesity and Atrial Electrical and Mechanical Remodeling: Implications for Atrial Fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof G Wittert)

Han Lim              

Title: Mechanisms of Thrombogenesis in Atrial Fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Dr S Willoughby, Assoc Prof M Worthley)

Hany Dimitri     

Title: Acute and chronic atrial remodeling in obstructive sleep apnoea : implications for atrial fibrillation (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Payman Molaee              

Title: Assessment of left atrial structure and function in the setting of atrial fibrillation using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof S Worthley)

Darryl Leong     

Title: The role of myocardial fibrosis and ventricular mechanical dyssynchrony in the pathogenesis and treatment of contractile myocardial dysfunction (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof S Worthley)

Angelo Carbone              

Title: The effects of omega-3 fatty acids in an ovine model of anthracycline-induced non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Dennis Lau         

Title: Substrate for atrial fibrillation in cardiomyopathies (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof D Saint, Dr L MacKenzie)

2009                     

Kelvin wong                     .

Title: Cardiac Flow Analysis Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof J Mazumdar, Prof D Abbott, Prof R Kelso, Prof S Worthley)

Cynthia Piantadosi          

Title: Effects of obesity and diet induced weight loss on cardiovascular risk factors, vascular and ventricular structure and function, prostate symptoms and sexual function in obese men (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Daniel Ninio     

Title: An examination of the role of atrial stretch in the genesis of atrial fibrillation and the antiarrhythmic effects of dietary fish oil (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Martin Stiles     

Title: Characterisation of the substrate of atrial fibrillation and flutter (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Assoc Prof G Young)  

Title: Electrical remodelling of the atria and pulmonary veins due to stretch in rheumatic mitral stenosis (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders, Prof S Chandy, Prof S Worthley)

Kelly Douglas   

Title: Mechanoelectric feedback in the mammalian heart (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

Haipeng Zhu     

Title: The expression and function of stretch-activated 2P-4TMD K⁺ channels in the heart (Supervisors: Prof P Sanders)

PhD activities

The CHRD has a vibrant research culture where our PhD program and activities are aimed at creating student experiences that are socially enriching in a supportive learning community. Regular PhD activities includes:

• The Journal Club - to share and discuss recent articles in academic literature
• ECG Tutorial - an interactive session for students to develop the necessary high level of ‘ECG literacy'
• Electrophysiology Research Meeting - a safe space for students to present and be critically evaluated on the progress of their research by fellow students, researchers and experts
• Educational events - multiple events throughout the year where students can hear from other national or international leaders and experts in the field present their work to the group

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Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

Learn from experts in the field of medical sonography. Develop your skills using ultrasound simulators, interactive resources, and within intensive learning blocks.

• 2 years part-time

Lectures are conducted in an intensive one week block at the start of semesters 1, 2 and 3 in the standard part-time program. Students undertake clinical experience throughout each semester.

Real knowledge

'All the lecturers and teaching staff are senior sonographers in their clinical practice and experts in their field. We also have an array of specialists who come in during the on-campus blocks to share their knowledge with the students as well.'

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• This course is ideal for professionals who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer and who are currently working in a health science field and have at least one year of clinical experience.
• Students are invited to attend three, one-week on-campus intensives during the two years of part-time study, with online interactive resources provided.
• You will benefit from access to new high-tech ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.
• Applicants need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.
• Graduate accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.
• This course is ideal for professionals who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer and who are working in a health science field and have at least one year of clinical experience.

Explore this course

What to expect.

QUT's Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound is designed to be accessible to rural and regional Queenslanders and interstate students seeking a nationally accredited sonography qualification.

This course is offered as a two year, part-time program.

Over its duration, students are invited to attend three, one-week intensive blocks at QUT's Gardens Point campus. To complement their learning, students will access new ultrasound simulators and online interactive resources.

The Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound course gives students the scientific basis for understanding, using and evaluating relevant equipment and techniques as a sonographer.

Careers and outcomes

This course is ideal for professionals working in a health science field who are seeking to become a qualified sonographer.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry.

Possible careers

• Medical sonographer

Details and units

Course structure.

The graduate diploma takes four semesters of part-time study to complete. All students are invited to attend an intensive one-week block of classes at the beginning of the first three semesters. Students undertake clinical experience throughout the semester and need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course.

Requirements

Entry requirements.

You must have:

a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in a relevant allied health field (e.g. medical radiation, nursing, podiatry or physiotherapy)

access to suitable clinical experience in medical ultrasound for the duration of the course

Additional entry requirements

You must provide with your online application a completed Clinical Supervisor form (PDF file, 108 KB) .

Overseas qualifications

We will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.

English language proficiency

We require students to demonstrate they can speak, write, read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.

Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5
• PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 58
• TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with a writing subscore of 24 or better, and no other subscore lower than 20
• Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 176

The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

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English program.

Academic English 6 (AE6) program with a final overall grade of PASS or higher completed within one year of starting at QUT.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Course requirements

You will need to maintain access to suitable clinical experience for the duration of the course. In accordance with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) Program Accreditation Guidelines, it is recommended students be engaged in medical ultrasound practice for a minimum of three days/week over a two year period, full-time equivalent, in an Australian or New Zealand clinical setting.

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2025: CSP fees available from September

2025: Available from July

2024: CSP $4,500 per year part-time (48 credit points)

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