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 2026 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 a 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 studies48 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 or industry-based supervisor.
This course comprises 48 points including research (36 points) and coursework (12 points):
You must complete the following unit:
- BMS4200 Advanced studies in biomedical science (12 points)
AND
You must complete ONE OF the following units:
- BMS4100 Biomedical science research project (36 points)
-
BMS4300 Biomedical science industry research project (36 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 cognitive skills to identify, retrieve, interpret, critically review and synthesise the relevant literature in the field
- 2
Identify a gap in knowledge or evidence and develop critical, creative and innovative solutions to address the research problem
- 3
Apply cognitive and technical skills to a range of complex problems including developing and executing a research project and collecting, organising, analysing and interpreting data with some independence
- 4
Demonstrate ethical, professional and personal responsibility and behaviours consistent with good research practice and professional codes of practice
- 5
Apply advanced knowledge and technical skills including theoretical, experimental and computational approaches as appropriate for the field of research to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner
- 6
Communicate ideas and results perceptively and effectively to professional audiences in oral and written formats
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level C, that is: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 6.5); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with no band lower than 58; 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
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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 a research or industry 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 for the Research project 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 Preventive Medicine
Studies can also be undertaken for the Research project with one of the affiliated institutes such as the:
- Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
- Baker IDI
- Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Studies can be undertaken for the Industry research project with:
- Clinical research organisations
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Biotechnology companies
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Associate Professor Nicholas Price
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.