Coursework

Master of Biomedical Science

  • CRICOS code: 079405D

The experience

Overview

The Master of Biomedical Science has been tailored for the next generation of biomedical scientists and healthcare professionals.

As a Masters student, you will enjoy discovering data-driven solutions to address complex biomedical research problems. You will learn from internationally renowned researchers and meet industry leaders, setting you on the path to your PhD, a commercial or industry-based career.

The Masters program offers a significant research component and customisable coursework options across research areas including microbiology, immunology, oncology, neuroscience, gut microbiology, vision science, drug discovery and more.

If you are looking to pursue a career in biomedical science, the program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the research process, as well as specialist knowledge and professional skills sought after by employers.

The day-to-day experience

The Master of Biomedical Science is structured to allow you more time to fully engage with your chosen research specialisation, pairing it with coursework that best complements your research and career goals.

Through the program you will also be working closely with – and be mentored by – globally recognised researchers from across the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, and regularly engage with other research students. These interactions provide a rich learning experience.

Meet Bonnie

Master of Biomedical Science Alumni and Program Manager, Translating Research At Melbourne

Through the Master of Biomedical Science I was exposed to a whole new world of science commercialisation that I knew nothing about. I fell in love with it and found something I was truly passionate about.

Read Bonnie's story

Learning mode

The extensive research choices available through the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct means the majority of the Masters program’s structure can be customised and self-directed.

Once you’ve established your research component, you will have access to a range of world leading academics, researchers, teaching and learning specialists and supervisors who will support you throughout your project.

The program’s significant research component is also designed to develop your technical and data acquisition skills, your problem solving and critical thinking capacities and improve your ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences.
The coursework subjects, which include many industry-focused subjects, will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career across a wide range of commercial and industrial contexts.

The School of Biomedical Sciences is one of the leading places for neuroscience research and has arguably the largest collection of researchers interested in vision problems in the country, if not world-wide ... it’s a vibrant and exciting place to undertake research.

Professor Erica Fletcher, Lab Head and Neuroscientist, Dept of Anatomy and Physiology

Future possibilities

The Master of Biomedical Science at Melbourne is a unique program offered in Australia – it combines a major research project with complementary coursework opportunities. With a wealth of opportunities available, you can take advantage of cutting-edge facilities and career-changing collaborations to set you on the right path to higher level academic research or a science or industry-based career.

If you are looking to move into further education – be it a PhD, medicine or other graduate professional health fields – the Masters program offers an alternative pathway to Honours. The significant research component also means your Masters research project can potentially form the basis of your future PhD project.