M3702 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (M3702) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- Campus
- Clayton
- On campus
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in biomedical science for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or a comparable degree course.
You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your specialist field, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in biomedical science.
There is a wide breadth of biomedical research available in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, providing a high degree of flexibility for you to pursue your honours year in a field of your choice.
Studies can be undertaken within one of the schools of the faculty, including:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Central Clinical School
- Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
- Primary and Allied Health Care
- Public Health and Preventative Medicine
Studies can also be undertaken with one of the affiliated institutes such as the:
- Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
- Baker IDI
- Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Course structure
Core units48 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your area of focus within biomedical science. In the research component you will develop research methodologies appropriate to your focus and plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.
This course comprises 48 points including research (36 points) and coursework (12 points):
You must complete:
- BMS4100 Biomedical science research project (36 points)
- BMS4200 Advanced studies in biomedical science (12 points)
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in a focussed area of biomedical science
- 2
develop, apply, integrate and generate biomedical science knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
- 3
collect, organise, analyse and interpret biomedical science data meaningfully using experimental and computational approaches
- 4
communicate ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats
- 5
work independently to undertake a scientific literature review and work collaboratively to design, develop and implement a research project
- 6
exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash minimum: Level C, that is: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band lower than 6.5); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 587 with a TWE of 4.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 94 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 24, Listening: 20, Reading: 19 and Speaking: 20; or Equivalent approved English test
More information
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a Monash master's by coursework, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit.
Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.
Other information
This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in biomedical science for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or a comparable degree course.
You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your specialist field, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in biomedical science.
There is a wide breadth of biomedical research available in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, providing a high degree of flexibility for you to pursue your honours year in a field of your choice.
Studies can be undertaken within one of the schools of the faculty, including:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Central Clinical School
- Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
- Primary and Allied Health Care
- Public Health and Preventative Medicine
Studies can also be undertaken with one of the affiliated institutes such as the:
- Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
- Baker IDI
- Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Associate Professor Timothy Cole
Common questions
How long is Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.