A new era of medical research and biomedical learning is here.

The need to understand, treat, and cure disease - including the current and future challenges that will impact on the health from the personal to the global scale - has put the spotlight on the biomedical sciences.

The importance of ground-breaking research and learning, with the ultimate aim of advancing human health has never been so important and understood as a priority across the globe.

Our Master of Biomedical Science course is specifically tailored for the next generation of biomedical scientists, industry, commercial and healthcare professionals.

We understand today’s career is all about options – with the Master of Biomedical Science you choose your coursework from a wide range of subjects including industry-focused subjects. The degree also incorporates a substantial research project where you will carry out authentic research and get real-world laboratory experience.

Your research project will see you embedded in one of our Melbourne Biomedical Precinct partner organisations or research labs, where you can take advantage of cutting-edge facilities and career-changing collaborations.

Meet Brendan

Master of Biomedical Science Alumni

The mix of course and lab work helped me develop a strong theoretical background, then quickly apply it to my day-to-day in the lab. It gave me with a robust scientific skillset - and the critical thinking and evidenced based thinking which I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Read Brendan's story

Get job-ready

The Masters program aims to equip you with skills in:

• Conducting research
• Designing experiments
• Managing a research project
• Preparing and presenting oral and written results
• Expressing intellectual, scientific arguments; and
• Assimilating and critically evaluating existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm

The Master of Biomedical Science offers graduates a pathway into a research or other science-based career, or PhD studies.

Why study in the School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Melbourne?

A world leading university

Ranked #1 in Australia

Located in the heart of the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct

With over 40 hospitals, research & teaching organisations and cutting-edge biotechnology

Networking opportunities

With leading domestic & international industry experts

Proven career outcomes

Ranked #8 in graduate employability worldwide

Upcoming information session

Master of Biomedical Science Information Session: 2024 Mid Year Intake

When:  Wednesday 8 May 2024, 5.00-6.00pm (Melbourne, Australia Time)

In this webinar, we will hear from Course Coordinator, Associate Professor Peter Kitchener, as well as current students. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A with our panellists.

Register here

Master of Biomedical Science: Spotlight Series

Meet our talent - experts, alumni, discover the research possibilities, hear from our learning and teaching specialists and find out how you too can join the biomedical research evolution.

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