Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March, July
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Fees
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes
Access Melbourne is available
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Career outcomes
Overview
What are the career outcomes for Master of Biomedical Science graduates?
The Master of Biomedical Science opens the door to working in a rapidly evolving field dedicated to advancing human health and technology. Tailored to your interests, this degree can set you on a path to a science or industry-based career or higher-level academic research. Biomedical research has significant professional applications, both domestically and internationally, and offers a variety of exciting career paths.
What are the top career paths after completing a Master of Biomedical Science?
- Researcher and lab manager. Launch your research career across numerous settings, in medicine, biomedical and health sciences, public health, and professional health.
- Business analyst and project manager. Solve important problems across a wide range of companies and institutions.
- Research commercialisation. Join a growing field in Australia’s biotech sector.
See other roles our alumni have secured after graduation
What can you do with a Master of Biomedical Science?
The Master of Biomedical Science can lead to working in a rapidly evolving field dedicated to advancing human health and technology. Biomedical research has many applications, both domestically and internationally, and offers a variety of exciting career paths.
Employers in this field include:
- Hospitals including Royal Melbourne Hospital, St. Vincent’s Hospital
- Laboratories including Baker Institute
- Medical research institutes such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
- Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.
How does the Master of Biomedical Science help to make industry connections?
Enjoy a range of opportunities to gain experience and build relationships in industry.
- Navigate your studies with the guidance of a research supervisor.
- Work across a wide range of research opportunities available through the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
- Partner with leading hospitals and institutes on your research project, like the Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Florey Institute.
What career support services are available for Master of Biomedical Science students?
Plan and achieve your goals with our career support services. Access these services to build your confidence and improve your career readiness while studying.
Support includes:
- Personalised career consultations
- Workshops on resume writing, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview skills
- Access to an exclusive job portal connecting students to industry opportunities
- Networking events with alumni and professionals
University of Melbourne Alumni profile
Bonnie Zhang
“My research project gave me hands-on and in-depth experience and exposure to academia and how the research world functions. I loved that I could contribute to research in such a real sense and collaborate on projects… The degree gave me the time to work out what I wanted to do next and it opened doors of opportunity.”
What further study options are available after this course?
Make a difference through graduate research
The research and coursework components of the Master of Biomedical Science can set the foundations for those wanting to undertake a PhD in biomedical sciences, further education in medicine, other graduate professional health programs, or industry pathways.
Through regular connection with peers, researchers and our global network of industry partners, you’ll develop strong connections with community and industry that open the door to an outstanding future.
Profile
Celine Dubois
Celine Dubois is an alum from the University of Melbourne’s Master of Biomedical Science. Her first role was as a laboratory manager at The Florey, and she is now working as a student support coordinator in the HR team.
Below, she answers questions regarding her graduate career trajectory, surprising outcomes, and why she joined the biomedical research field.
What first piqued your curiosity about human health and biomedical sciences?
My dad is a doctor, and my mother is a nurse, so growing up I was influenced by them and have always been intrigued by human health. My dad's passion for research particularly inspired me.
What was your Masters research project focused on?
My Masters research project involved investigating gene-environment interactions that modulate small non-coding RNAs, specifically microRNAs, in a model of Huntington's Disease called R6/1. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small molecules responsible for regulating gene expression and have been implicated in various neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's Disease, making them potential therapeutic targets. The objective of my research project was to identify candidate miRNAs with therapeutic potential and explore their role in the pathogenesis of Huntington's Disease. The outcomes of this study led to the publication of my first first-author paper.
Could you please tell us a little more about your roles since completing your Masters?
In my first role at The Florey I was the Laboratory Manager in the Neurodegeneration and Neuropathology group. My role involved planning, organizing, directing, coordinating a variety of activities and day to day operations within the lab. Now, I work as a Student Support Coordinator in the HR team at The Florey to assist and support students (Honours, Masters and PhD) from the pre-commencement phase until the completion of their degree.