Overview

The Biomedical Science program at University of Melbourne will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the wide range of commercial and industrial contexts, as well as increasing the industry knowledge and links of the next generation of biomedical researchers.

The Master of Biomedical Science is a pathway to PhD study or entry into industry.

The objectives of this course are to provide you with skills in:

Conducting research in biomedical and health science
Designing experiments
Managing a research projects
Preparing and giving an oral and written presentation of the results
Expressing intellectual, scientific arguments; and

Assimilating and critically evaluating existing knowledge within a scientific paradigm

Careers

A Master in Biomedical Science can open the door to working in a fast-growing sector and empower you to make a genuine contribution to society through advancements in health and technology. Biomedical research has significant professional applications, both domestically and internationally, and offers a variety of exciting career paths.

Through your research project, you will be embedded in the organisation most applicable to your research. That means you will have the opportunity to work directly with organisations, such as:

St. Vincent’s Hospital

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre
The Burnet Institute
Royal Melbourne Hospital
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Biomolecular Neuroscience

Contemporary Cell and Gene Therapies

Current Technologies in Metabolism

Defence and Disease: Containment or Chaos

Defence and Disease: Frontier Technologies

Exploring Neural Circuits and Systems

Laboratory Models of Human Disease

Current Challenges in Metabolic Diseases

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 079405D

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent.

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41984 AUD / year

≈ 41984 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

40000 AUD / year

≈ 40000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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