Biomedical and Health Science - M6003
Expert master degree
The Master of Biomedical and Health Science is a coursework degree to be undertaken in key research areas in the sub-Faculty of Biomedical and Psychological Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
The focus in your initial year will be on research methods and practices. You will undertake coursework units in pedagogical and research skills training, and engage in specialist theory units. Your second year involves a full-time research project and internship under the supervision of a member of the academic staff. The internship will equip you with skills highly valued by employers.
The intention of the Masters program is to provide students with flexibility, a core Monash value enunciated in the "Monash: The Next 10 years" strategy document, and to gain an understanding of the nature of workplaces and their associated values, routines and cultures and to develop and refine skills and professional capacity for work.
The work undertaken in this degree must contribute significantly to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the Faculty. Additionally, it must demonstrate your capacity to carry out independent research. In the second year, you will complete a literature review, assist in the planning of a research project, conduct the research project, and write a thesis.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
Duration 1 or 2 years depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July) |
Qualification |
Master of Biomedical and Health Science |
Please select a specialisation for more details:
- Appetite, energy metabolism and obesity
- Cancer biology and therapeutics
- Cardiovascular disease
- Infectious diseases and population health
- Neuroscience
- Regenerative medicine and stem cells
Employability focus from day one
Develop valuable professional skills and apply your knowledge with a two-month internship in a research or industry-based workplace.
World-leading learning spaces
Our purpose-built Biomedical Learning and Teaching Building opened in 2019. Train in wet and dry labs and have access to state-of-the-art equipment to develop your technical skills.
Grow your future network
Bringing together more than 700 researchers, the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute gives our students the unique opportunity to connect globally with leaders in biomedical science.
Meet Our Researchers
Microbiologist, Professor Dena Lyras, is exploring bacterial pathogens and the impact it has in the gut.
“This course has allowed me to make connections, experience different lab settings, and prepared me to undertake the next part of my journey. I've developed so many skills, including research, writing, and presentation skills."
Almaz, current student
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete. Duration: 2 years full-time. | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Science or other related areas of study are* with a credit (60%) average. |
Entry level 2: 48 points to complete. Duration: 1 year full-time. | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Science or other related areas of study are* with a high credit (65%) average. |
* Related areas of study
Biomedical Sciences (anatomy, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, clinical medicine, dental science, developmental biology, dietetics, genetics, immunology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, nutrition, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology, veterinary science)
Life Sciences (biology, zoology)
Allied Health (physiotherapy, occupational therapy)
Further information
Where an applicant has the equivalent of a 3-year Australian Bachelor degree in a non-related discipline the selection panel will also consider relevant and significant work experience for Entry Level 1.
English entry requirements
Level B
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 18 and Writing 21 | Equivalent approved English test |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Where an applicant has the equivalent of a 3-year Australian Bachelor degree in a non-related discipline the selection panel will instead consider relevant and significant work experience as equivalent.
Related areas of study
Biomedical Sciences (anatomy, biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, clinical medicine, dental science, developmental biology, dietetics, genetics, immunology, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, nutrition, pharmacology, pharmacy, physiology, veterinary science)
Life Sciences (biology, zoology)
Allied Health (physiotherapy, occupational therapy)
The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Intensive research preparedness training, Part B. Biomedical theory and Part C. Specialist biomedical research, industry awareness and applications. To progress into Part C, you must complete Part A and Part B with an average mark of 65 or greater. If you do not meet the requirement you will be able to graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Biomedical and Health Science.
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Please note: The fee information displayed is based on the 2021 rates and should only be used as a guide.
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.
A$41,900
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 085118E
