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Jess Kelly was inspired to pursue a PhD after taking a course in her postgraduate diploma that touched upon the importance of 3D modelling in the setting of Biomedical Science.
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Our Bachelor of Optometry paved the way for Aan Chu to pursue a PhD and make her mark on the future of optometry treatments.
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Nicky Woollaston found an opportunity to do doctoral study whilst working and spending time with family, within the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc).
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Jess Lagaluga-Hutchings thought her career path was fixed, but her PhD enabled her to find her place in Pharmacy.
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Brenda Waite is combining her love for learning, research, health and the opportunity to give back, with the Doctor of Health Sciences (DHSc.)
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Poutasi W. B. Urale's interest in cognitive neuroscience and involuntary eye movements led him to embark on a PhD in optometry.
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