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Overview

The Master of Biomedical and Health Science is a coursework degree to be undertaken in key research areas in the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

You will undertake an initial year of intensive training in how to conduct research, by studying coursework units in pedagogical and research skills training and engaging in specialist research in theory units, followed by a second year of a full time research project in a research environment under the direct supervision, or co-supervision of a member of the academic staff of Monash University, training in entrepreneurship and employability, and culminating in a merit-based internship in industry or with Monash.

You will also be able to undertake elective units, which enable you to develop and expand your specialist discipline knowledge in key areas of biomedical and health sciences, in the following biomedical theory areas:

Appetite, Energy Metabolism and Obesity

This elective will provide you with knowledge of the biology and treatment of obesity and co-morbidities to conduct research on Obesity and its co-morbidities, a major health problem worldwide. The emphasis will be on how we acquire energy through food; use energy for daily activities; when and how an imbalance between intake and expenditure produces obesity and co-morbidities; and the evidence for different therapies for the treatment of obesity and co-morbidities.

Cancer biology and therapeutics

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on cancer causing genes and the clinical applications of therapies. The emphasis is on understanding cancer biology, including the molecular mechanisms underpinning human cancers and targeted therapeutics used to treat patients with this disease.

Cardiovascular diseases

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the cardiovascular system in health and disease, by generalising and integrating discipline knowledge gained in this unit. The emphasis is on the cardiovascular system in disease or how disease impacts on it. You will study this from the cellular level through to integrative physiology and pharmacology, including the whole animal.

Infectious diseases and population health

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the most important, prevalent, emerging or neglected diseases affecting humans, and conduct research to address that question. The emphasis is on those diseases affecting resource-poor or low- and middle income countries. You will study this from the molecular through to the human population level.

Neuroscience

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the relationships between brain processes and behaviour. The emphasis is on the relationship between brain and behaviour, in health and/or disease. You will study this from the molecular through to the whole human level.

Regenerative medicine and stems cells

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the repair or replacement of damaged human tissues and organs in health and disease and conduct research to address that question in the second year of study. The emphasis is on the cells, factors, other biological building blocks, and bioengineered materials and technologies that assist the body's regenerative capacity. You will study this from the molecular through to the whole human level.

Course structure

Part A. Intensive research preparedness training24 credit points

You must complete the following units

Part B. Biomedical theory24 credit points

You must complete 24 credit points from the following units

Part C. Specialist biomedical research, industry awareness, professional development and applications48 credit points

You must complete the following units

The handbook's description of this structure

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Intensive research preparedness training, Part B. Biomedical theory and Part C. Specialist biomedical research, industry awareness, professional development and applications. To progress into Part C, you must complete Part A and Part B with an average mark of 65% or greater. If you do not meet the requirement you will be able to graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Biomedical and Health Science.

Part A. Intensive research preparedness training

These studies will provide you with intensive training to develop your skills and knowledge in how to locate, critically evaluate and conduct research, and then communicate the findings in verbal, written and combination formats. You will gain theoretical knowledge of research design and methods used in undertaking research with the practical skills to conduct your own research.

Part B. Biomedical theory

These studies enable you to develop and expand your specialist discipline knowledge in key areas of biomedical and health sciences, including biotechnology. It is intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a cognate field, for those who wish to explore the potential for cross-disciplinary research or for those who have not yet committed to a specific discipline area for their research project.

Part C. Specialist biomedical research, industry awareness, professional development and applications

These studies comprise your major research project and learning professional skills to apply for research and industry employment in biomedical sciences. It will be taught in three modules:

Module 1: Research project and thesis
Module 2: Employability and processional development courses
Module 3: Internship application.

In module 1, you will complete a literature review, assist in the planning of a research project, conduct the research project and write a thesis under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. In module 2, you will complete a number of short courses to develop skills in applying for jobs primarily in the biomedical and biotech industries, and learn new professional skills relevant to employment in these industries. In module 3 you will undertake an internship in a research or commercial setting to develop and refine your workplace skills and professional behaviours.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C.
If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 48 credit points, comprising Part C. You will need to organise a research project and supervisor before the commencement date of the semester when you are eligible to start.

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point options.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Intensive research preparedness training (24 points), Part B. Biomedical theory (24 points), and Part C. Specialist biomedical research, industry awareness, professional development and applications (48 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Intensive research preparedness training (24 points)

You must complete the following units:

BMS5001 Research training: Critical thinking and communication skills
BMS5002 Research techniques: Tissues, organs and systems
BMS5013 Research training: Ethics and integrity, biostatistics and critical thinking
BMS5014 Research techniques: Molecular and cellular techniques

Part B. Biomedical theory (24 points)

You must complete 24 points from the following units:

BMS5003 Infectious diseases and population health
BMS5004 Advanced neuroscience
BMS5005 Regenerative medicine and stem cells
BMS5006 Cardiovascular biology and disease
BMS5007 Biotechnology: Commercialising biomedical science
BMS5012 Cancer biology and therapeutics
BMS5015 Appetite, energy homeostasis and obesity

Part C. Specialist biomedical research, industry awareness, professional development and applications (48 points)

You must complete the following units:

BMS5008 Research project and thesis (36 points)
BMS5009 Industry training and internship (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
identify the ethical issues relating to research and the research question and practice with ethical integrity in their own research
2
develop proficiency in technical skills in both routine and advanced laboratory methods and the use of equipment, which are fundamental to biomedical and health science research
3
generalise learning to apply advanced principles, appropriate research methods and statistical methodology in study design and data analysis
4
design, plan and execute a research project that addresses a specific research question related to the field of biomedical and health science
5
demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge in a chosen field of biomedical or health science, to construct new information or new ways of understanding information in that chosen field
6
identify and differentiate the organisational, entrepreneurial and management skills needed to translate biomedical research from the laboratory to the market
7
develop awareness, understanding and capacity in the nature of workplaces and their associated values, routines and cultures, and develop and refine skills and professional capacity for working as trained biomedical scientists in a discipline specialisation through an intensive internship experience
8
articulate professional and ethical practice in the scientific and/or commercial workplace.

Entry requirements

English language

Monash Level B that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with individual band scores of Writing: 6.0, Listening: 6.5, Reading: 6.5 and Speaking: 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with minimum scores: Writing 50, Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing 21, Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 18; or Equivalent approved English test

More information

Progression to further studies

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.

Other information

The Master of Biomedical and Health Science is a coursework degree to be undertaken in key research areas in the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

You will undertake an initial year of intensive training in how to conduct research, by studying coursework units in pedagogical and research skills training and engaging in specialist research in theory units, followed by a second year of a full time research project in a research environment under the direct supervision, or co-supervision of a member of the academic staff of Monash University, training in entrepreneurship and employability, and culminating in a merit-based internship in industry or with Monash.

You will also be able to undertake elective units, which enable you to develop and expand your specialist discipline knowledge in key areas of biomedical and health sciences, in the following biomedical theory areas:

Appetite, Energy Metabolism and Obesity

This elective will provide you with knowledge of the biology and treatment of obesity and co-morbidities to conduct research on Obesity and its co-morbidities, a major health problem worldwide. The emphasis will be on how we acquire energy through food; use energy for daily activities; when and how an imbalance between intake and expenditure produces obesity and co-morbidities; and the evidence for different therapies for the treatment of obesity and co-morbidities.

Cancer biology and therapeutics

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on cancer causing genes and the clinical applications of therapies. The emphasis is on understanding cancer biology, including the molecular mechanisms underpinning human cancers and targeted therapeutics used to treat patients with this disease.

Cardiovascular diseases

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the cardiovascular system in health and disease, by generalising and integrating discipline knowledge gained in this unit. The emphasis is on the cardiovascular system in disease or how disease impacts on it. You will study this from the cellular level through to integrative physiology and pharmacology, including the whole animal.

Infectious diseases and population health

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the most important, prevalent, emerging or neglected diseases affecting humans, and conduct research to address that question. The emphasis is on those diseases affecting resource-poor or low- and middle income countries. You will study this from the molecular through to the human population level.

Neuroscience

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the relationships between brain processes and behaviour. The emphasis is on the relationship between brain and behaviour, in health and/or disease. You will study this from the molecular through to the whole human level.

Regenerative medicine and stems cells

This elective provides you with the skills to formulate a research question on the repair or replacement of damaged human tissues and organs in health and disease and conduct research to address that question in the second year of study. The emphasis is on the cells, factors, other biological building blocks, and bioengineered materials and technologies that assist the body's regenerative capacity. You will study this from the molecular through to the whole human level.

Contacts

Academic Coordinator: Professor Ramesh Rajan

Common questions

How long is Master of Biomedical and Health Science?

2 years full time, 96 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 4 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Master of Biomedical and Health Science?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Master of Biomedical and Health Science 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.

Course details

Qualification: Master's Degree (Coursework)
AQF level: Level 9
Credit points: 96
Full time: 2 Years
Maximum time: 6 years

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CRICOS code: 085118E
Abbreviation: MBiomedHlthSc
Award title: Master of Biomedical and Health Science
Handbook years: 2020 2021 2022 202320242025 2026 2027