The degree provides a solid foundation in biomedical sciences leading to a research-based honours year. With electives in biomedical sciences, students may design a specialised program that gives them an in-depth knowledge of one area of the biomedical sciences. Electives may be chosen from other faculties for a broader program. Students are taught by experts in the biomedical sciences and gain the skills necessary to understand and investigate human biology and health. The core program consists of interdisciplinary units covering modern and traditional biomedical sciences, human biology, anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, physiology, biomedical basis of disease and epidemiology and preventative medicine, health policy and management.
In first and second years, 25 per cent of the course is devoted to elective units, increasing to 75 per cent in third year. Elective units may be taken within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences or from other faculties at Monash.
Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industries, research institutes and centres, industry development and product technology, hospital/medical industry, secondary and tertiary teaching, medical diagnostic laboratories, media and communications, and in the government sector in areas such as health promotion and health economics. This degree provides an excellent preparation for entry into graduate medical schools.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | 3 years |
| Credit points | 144 total for course | 144 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $8,050 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $29,200 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 028805K |
| Monash course code | 2230 | 2230 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Telephone: +61 3 9905 1212 Fax: +61 3 9905 9328 Email: biomed@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/biomed |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
TAFE
Applicants with qualifications at a diploma level who have achieved an average of at least 80% will be considered for these courses. Those from a TAFE background with medical laboratory diplomas will be given preference.
University
Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by undertaking two single units, even if they have completed the VCE prerequisites or their equivalents. It is recommended that applicants choose units that correspond to the VCE prerequisite studies for this course (see below) or units that form part of the course.
Applicants require at least a distinction average (70%) in recent studies to be considered for admission.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and in one of physics, mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.
English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or four at higher level. Chemistry, and one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
|---|---|
| ENTER clearly in* | 90.05(CSP); 85.05 (International) |
* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
TAFE
Applicants with qualifications at a diploma level who have achieved an average of at least 80% will be considered for these courses. Those from a TAFE background with medical laboratory diplomas will be given preference.
University
Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by undertaking two single units, even if they have completed the VCE prerequisites or their equivalents. It is recommended that applicants choose units that correspond to the VCE prerequisite studies for this course (see below) or units that form part of the course.
Applicants require at least a distinction average (70%) in recent studies to be considered for admission.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and in one of physics, mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.
English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or four at higher level. Chemistry, and one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:
IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5.
a TOEFL minimum test score of either:
in the written TOEFL, 600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 5.0; or
in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 100 with at least 24 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
| Qualification | Clayton |
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| International Baccalaureate | 30 |
| GCE A level | 11 |
| All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate | 81% |
| Hong Kong A level | 10 |
| ISC of the CISCE India | 76% |
| MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) | 280 |
| Ontario Grade 12 | 81% |
| RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year | 85%Av |
| Sri Lanka A level | 12.5 |
| STPM Malaysia | 9.67 |
| Swinburne Foundation Year | 85%Av |
| Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year | 80%Av |
| UNIPREP Indonesia | 8.2 |
| UNSW Foundation Year | 8.2 |
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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