Biomedical Science - M3702
Bachelor's degree (honours year)
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in Biomedical science for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or a comparable degree course.
You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your specialist field, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in biomedical science.
There is a wide breadth of biomedical research available in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, providing a high degree of flexibility for you to pursue your honours year in a field of your choice.
Studies can be undertaken within one of the schools of the faculty, including:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology and Psychiatry
- Central Clinical School
- Eastern Health Clinical School
- Public Health and Preventative Medicine
- School of Rural Health
Studies can also be undertaken with one of the affiliated institutes such as the:
- Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
- Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research and Public Health
- Mental Health Research Institute
- Hudson Institute of Medical Research
- Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
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Start date |
Semester one (February), Semester two (July) |
Qualification |
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) |
Study with us
The Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash is one of the largest schools for the education of doctors, nurses and midwives in Australia. Find out why our students chose to study with us.
"Biomedical honours provided me with the opportunity to build upon my undergraduate studies, where I applied the laboratory skills and techniques from my science degree to a research project. From honours, I learned a lot about biomedical research which led me to pursue a PhD at Monash University." - Sam Lao, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
Completion of all requirements for the award of the pass degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University, or a comparable qualification in biomedical science. Monash students require an average of 70% or higher in at least 24 points at third-year level (including at least 12 points in biomedical science core units).
Students applying for admission based on comparable qualifications in biomedical science will need to demonstrate that they have achieved an appropriate standard in studies comparable to the biomedical science core units and have an appropriate academic standard at third-year level.
Alternative qualifications and prerequisites
For other domestic and international qualification entry requirements and scores for this course use the study credit and admissions eligibility search.
English entry requirements
Level C
| IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 65 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 58 and Writing 58 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Additional information
Fitness for practice and professionalism
To complete your course, you are required to demonstrate that you meet fitness for practice expectations. Fitness for practice is part of the assessment in all units in this course. If you don't meet the fitness for practice expectations you will receive a fail mark for the unit and be required to repeat the unit before you can progress to the next year level of the course. In some circumstances, not meeting fitness for practice requirements can lead to exclusion from the course. Details of the course's Professional Standards, Ethical Behaviour and Student Support (ProFESS) framework are found at: Student Placement Guide.
Alternative entry pathways
Multiple pathways to this course
If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry consider these pathway options.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Please refer to the following link for further application guidelines.
Semester one (February)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M3702
Semester two (July)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M3702
Applications
International Application Open and Closing Dates:
Applications for Semester 1 open on the 1st March preceding the year of entry, and close on the 17th November.
Applications for Semester 2 open on the 1st July preceding the year of entry, Closing date TBC.
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
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$54,900
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.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
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: 041538D