Studying with us
We teach anatomy, developmental biology and histology into a broad range of degrees. If you are interested in how the body forms from a single cell, the wonders of embryonic and fetal development, and adult human anatomy, then our Bachelor of Science major in Developmental Biology will be of interest to you. If you’re interested in combining biology and medicine to understand and improve health, the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences may be the right degree for you. If focusing on human health is your passion, we teach into a variety of healthcare related degrees such as medicine, medical imaging and radiation sciences, and physiotherapy. These degrees share a common thread: understanding the relationships of cells to systems to animals, and exploring how these building blocks relate to health and disease.
What's it like to work on a PhD in biomedical science with supervisors from the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology at the Monash BDI? Follow a day in the life of PhD student Kate and find out. Take a look inside the Monash BDI, see where Kate does her research and find out why she enjoys the challenge of completing a lab-based PhD.
Centre for Human Anatomy Education
The Centre for Human Anatomy Education (CHAE) is a national and international leader in teaching and innovation within the field of human structure, both in education and scholarly work. The centre supports all degrees taught by our Department through cutting-edge, innovative and evidence-based approaches, with our students doing everything from dissecting cadavers to using full scale 3D prints of the human body for study. Anatomy as a field focuses on the structures that make up humans and animals, as well as other living organisms.
Centre staff and students conduct research on:
- Human evolution (how anatomy is formed through time)
- Biomechanics (how anatomy works together to make movement)
- Neuroscience (how the brain controls our anatomy).
This research feeds into CHAE teaching across all degrees, and complements research focused on effective teaching practices and education research.
Where will I study?
In facilities second to none. Our new, purpose-built, award-winning $100 million Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building (BLTB) houses everything from interactive classrooms to flexible wet and dry laboratories, as well as informal and formal teaching spaces, all within an inspiring internal design. It complements our already magnificent facilities and research spaces.
Why should I study developmental biology?
Understanding how animals and humans develop, as well as their anatomy in adulthood, will provide you with in-depth knowledge and remarkable insights into human form and function, reproduction, congenital anomalies and the developmental basis of adult disease. You will learn about the exciting fields of regeneration and ageing, the potential of stem cell therapies, birth defects, and how development can underpin the risk of human disease (e.g. cancer, hypertension, metabolic disease) and much, much more.
By studying developmental biology at Monash, you’ll be joining a program run by global leaders that provides a broad and enriching education at the forefront of research on stem cells, reproductive biology, tissue and organ development, in vitro fertilisation and human evolution, and with those using ground-breaking approaches such as organoids (3D organ-like replicas) and neural tracing.
What will I learn about?
- Embryonic, fetal and neonatal development
- Human anatomy: tissues, body systems, gross anatomy
- Fundamentals of developmental processes
- Developmental and anatomical basis of human health and disease
- Stem cells and regeneration
- Research methods and techniques
- Workplace-readying skills
Find out everything you need to know about studying Developmental Biology at Monash, including specific subject units, how they can be combined to complete a Major or Minor sequence of study, and where successful completion of this study area will count towards meeting the requirements of a particular degree by reading the Handbook.
Read the Developmental Biology Handbook entries
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Degree options
Bachelor of Science
As part of your Bachelor of Science, you can undertake a Major (48 credit points) or a minor (24 credit points) in Developmental Biology.
For full details on entry requirements, fees, and to apply online, visit the Domestic and International sites of Study at Monash, and to understand the full requirements of this course, visit the Handbook.
Domestic International Handbook
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science gives you the flexibility to tailor your studies to fit your specific interests. Use your eight elective units to gain more detailed knowledge in one of the key biomedical science areas or broaden your knowledge by studying a unit from other faculties. You can even complete a Major or Minor from an area of study outside of biomedical sciences – for example, by studying a language or finance.
Our Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholars) program recognises your achievements as a high performing student gives you access to a mentoring and a range of activities designed to nurture your potential.
For full details on entry requirements, fees, and to apply online, visit the Domestic and International sites of Study at Monash, and to understand the full requirements of this course, visit the Handbook.
Domestic International Handbook
Scholars Program (Domestic only)
Completing an Honours year
A further one-year Honours program is available to outstanding students in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science degrees. In each case, students will complete a biomedical science research project Visit our Honours pages to find everything you need to know about undertaking an Honours year in a biomedical science discipline at Monash.
Keep your options open and pursue another passion by combining your Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a degree from another discipline. By doing so, you’ll develop expertise in another area of study which can broaden your career options once you graduate.
For full details on entry requirements, fees, and to apply online, visit the Domestic and International sites of Study at Monash, and to understand the full requirements of this course, visit the Handbook.
Bachelor of Commerce/ Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Domestic International Handbook
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Domestic International Handbook
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Domestic International Handbook
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Master of Biomedical and Health Science
Discover how to conduct and commercialise your research with the Master of Biomedical and Health Science, and gain a highly sought-after professional skillset that can be applied in research and industry.
Master of Biomedical and Health Science
PhD/Doctoral Program
The Monash Biomedicine Graduate Program is one of Australia’s premier research training programs in biomedical science. We offer world-class PhD training to our students through the Monash BDI. It is a PhD designed to prepare graduates with the skills and capabilities sought by employers, giving you a competitive edge in an ever-evolving employment market.
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