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.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | 1 year |
| Credit points | 48 total for course | 48 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $8,859 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 $30,800 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.
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.
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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