Honours degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Graduates may work in medical research, public health policy and management, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, genetic engineering, neurosciences, molecular biology, reproductive biology and technology, anatomical and forensic sciences, medical and health-related education, agricultural industries and medical sales. Graduates will also be well prepared to pursue higher studies in research and graduate-entry programs in such areas as medicine and physiotherapy at other universities in Australia and internationally.

Why study Honours degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science?

The honours degree builds on the knowledge gained in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. It is designed to develop students' research skills, allows participants to learn specific techniques and gain a broader understanding of the biomedical sciences. The program consists of a significant research project and a compulsory coursework component. Students can undertake their research project within the faculty or at one of the affiliated institutes.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1 year full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 9,792 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

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

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 3418

CRICOS code: 041538D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Telephone: +61 3 9902 4900, email: biomed@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/biomed/honours

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
$ 35,460 AUD

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

Intakes

First Semester (March), Second Semester (July)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 3418

CRICOS code: 041538D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

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

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

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. 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 12 points of biomedical science core units at third-year level.

Special application requirements

International Application Open and Closing Dates:

Applications for Semester 1 open on the 1st March preceding the year of entry, and close on the 15th January of the year of entry.

Applications for Semester 2 open on the 1st July preceding the year of entry, and close on the 15th May of the year of entry.

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 department.

Semester two (July)

This course is not available for second semester entry.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

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.

Special application requirements

International Application Open and Closing Dates:

Applications for Semester 1 open on the 1st March preceding the year of entry, and close on the 15th January of the year of entry.

Applications for Semester 2 open on the 1st July preceding the year of entry, and close on the 15th May of the year of entry.

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)

This course currently doesn't have places available for mid-year entry.

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.