Master of Biomedical and Health Science

Monash University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C

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.

Structure

Candidates undertake an initial year of intensive training in how to conduct research, by studying coursework units in pedagogical and research skills training and engaging in specialist research in theory units (Volumes 1 and 3), followed by a second year of a full-time research project (Volume 2) under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff of Monash University.

Subjects

  • Appetite, energy, metabolism and obesity
  • Cancer biology and therapeutics
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Infectious diseases and population health
  • Neuroscience
  • Regenerative medicine and stems cells

Standard entry requirements

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Biomedical Science or other related areas of study* with a credit (60%) average.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Clayton Domestic: $32,700
International: $45,800
No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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