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.
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.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | 1 year |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $8,677 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 $29,010 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 041538D |
| Monash course code | 3418 | 3418 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Telephone: +61 3 9905 9712 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 |
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.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in
Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a
computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an
Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower
than 20.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
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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