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Master of Biomedical Science
Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Monash's Master of Biomedical Science, distinct from the coursework Master of Biomedical and Health Science, is a research-only degree where students independently investigate a self-formulated research problem in biomedical science under close supervision, rather than completing set coursework units. Because the course is entirely research-driven, the actual content depends on the individual student's chosen research topic and supervisory team within the biomedical sciences. Entry requires strong prior academic performance, typically an honours degree with an upper second-class result or completion of Part 1 of the same master's program, reflecting the research-intensive nature of the degree. It suits biomedical science graduates who have a genuine research question they want to pursue and are considering further research study or a research career, rather than students wanting a taught postgraduate qualification with a fixed curriculum.
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- This course consists of a research and thesis component. Areas of research This course may be undertaken in any of the areas of research offered by the faculty. Course requirements You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff: 1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty 2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. The thesis should embody the results of the ' student's investigation, which demonstrates independence of thought and the ' student's ability to carry out research in that discipline. Submission of a thesis including published works may be pe..
Admissions
An applicant for admission must have qualified as follows: a bachelor’s degree with upper H2B (a mark of 65 or above) in either an honours year in a relevant field or Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1); or other qualifications or experience deemed equivalent or a satisfactory substitute by GRC.
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