Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Biomedical Science)

Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Biomedical Science) is an internationally recognized masters by research degree designed for students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research on a particular topic under academic supervision. The graduate thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing research in the field. Research projects are available in the areas of: Cancer, Cardio-respiratory, Cell signaling, Cellular imaging, Infection and immunity, Molecular mechanisms of disease, Neuroscience, Stem cells, Structural biology, Systems biology, Therapeutics and translation

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Parkville

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

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Structure

You will be examined on the basis of your thesis which is examined externally.; The thesis should normally be between 30,000 and 40,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.

Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Biomedical science
  • Immunology
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology

Entry requirements

  • a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher or
  • a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher.