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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline, with a course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least H3 (65%) (or equivalent).
Relevant disciplines include (but are not limited to):
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychology.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
- English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with no band less than 6.0TOEFL
79+
with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13PEARSON
58+
with no communicative skill below 50CAMBRIDGE
176+
with no skill less than 169
About selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Entry is subject to the capacity of a participating department to provide adequate supervision in a research project appropriate to the interests and preparation of the individual student and is subject to the agreement of an academic staff member to supervise the project.
All students in the Master of Biomedical Science need to find a supervisor for their individual research project. This can be done prior to submitting an application or during the application process.
You can look for projects and supervisors by using the following resources:
- MC-BMEDSC Project Database (Sonia)
- Project booklets published by departments
- Your lecturers if you are a current University of Melbourne undergraduate student
- Find an Expert
- Affiliated medical research institutes' websites:
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.