Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Students who have completed the course will demonstrate an understanding of relevant research techniques in their field through a review of the relevant literature. They will demonstrate their ability, under supervision to apply relevant research techniques to their chosen field of study. Students will be able to present high-quality written work suitable for publication in appropriate scholarly journals, and be able to critically evaluate both their own and others' written work in their chosen field.

Why study Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1)?

The Master of Biomedical Science is designed for students interested in undertaking postgraduate research in biomedical sciences. A candidate is required to carry out a prescribed program of research for a specified period under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The supervisor, in consultation with the candidate, is responsible for developing the research program to be followed by the candidate, and for reporting at regular intervals on the candidates progress. The masters (part 1) is designed for students who do not have the equivalent of a class 1 or class 2A honours degree in a relevant discipline. For graduates with only a Bachelor degree in a relevant field and who have not attempted honours in that field, admission to MBiomedSci (part 1) will normally require at least a credit grade average in 24 points of relevant third-year units, or appropriate additional training and experience. Candidates must complete the MBiomedSci (part 1) program and obtain results equivalent to class 2A honours (H2A) or better for admission into MBiomedSci (part 2). The MBiomedSci (part 1) is not an awardable degree. Candidates should complete their program of study within 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time. Students who pass part 1 of the program but who do not wish to continue or do not achieve class 2A honours or above will be offered the exit award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences. Candidates will be required to undertake a major research thesis of 75% of the entire course. The thesis should embody the results of the candidates investigation, which demonstrates independence of thought and the candidates ability to carry out research in that discipline. The remaining 25% of the course will comprise coursework such as a literature review and/or statistics classes, and is specified by the enrolling department.

Entry requirements

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Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Domestic fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 27,500 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
  • On-campus at Baker: full-time
  • On-campus at Bendigo: full-time
  • On-campus at Box Hill: full-time
  • On-campus at Burnet: full-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Florey: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • On-campus at MHRI: full-time
  • On-campus at MMC: full-time
  • On-campus at Moe: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Murdoch: full-time
  • On-campus at Notting Hill: full-time
  • On-campus at Peter Mac: full-time
  • On-campus at PHI: full-time
  • On-campus at Southbank: full-time
  • On-campus at SVI: full-time
  • On-campus at WEHI: full-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2970

CRICOS code: 039994J

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Research Degrees Office, telephone +61 3 9905 4313; email med-research.degrees@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research/

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 37,640 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
  • On-campus at Baker: full-time
  • On-campus at Bendigo: full-time
  • On-campus at Box Hill: full-time
  • On-campus at Burnet: full-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Florey: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • On-campus at MHRI: full-time
  • On-campus at MMC: full-time
  • On-campus at Moe: full-time
  • On-campus at Murdoch: full-time
  • On-campus at Notting Hill: full-time
  • On-campus at Peter Mac: full-time
  • On-campus at PHI: full-time
  • On-campus at Southbank: full-time
  • On-campus at SVI: full-time
  • On-campus at WEHI: full-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 2970

CRICOS code: 039994J

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Applicants must have qualified for a pass degree in a relevant field at a standard deemed appropriate by the faculty board and not have failed an honours attempt in the degree, or training and experience deemed a satisfactory substitute by the faculty board. Admission to the course requires at least a credit grade average (60 per cent plus) in 24 points (or half the year) of relevant third-year units.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL 577 with a TWE of 5; or a computer-based TOEFL 233 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.