Master of Biomedical Science
Master of Biomedical Science
The need to understand, treat, and cure disease – including the current and future challenges that will impact on the health from the personal to the global scale – has put the spotlight on the biomedical sciences. The importance of ground-breaking research and learning, with the ultimate aim of advancing…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The need to understand, treat, and cure disease – including the current and future challenges that will impact on the health from the personal to the global scale – has put the spotlight on the biomedical sciences. The importance of ground-breaking research and learning, with the ultimate aim of advancing human health has never been so important and understood as a priority across the globe. Our Master of Biomedical Science course is specifically tailored for the next generation of biomedical scientists, industry, commercial and healthcare professionals. We understand today’s career is all about options – with the Master of Biomedical Science you choose your coursework from a wide range of subjects including industry-focused subjects. The degree also incorporates a substantial research project where you will carry out authentic research and get real-world laboratory experience. Your research project will see you embedded in one of our Melbourne Biomedical Precinct partner organisations or research labs, where you can take advantage of cutting-edge facilities and career-changing collaborations.
The Master of Biomedical Science can open the door to working in a rapidly evolving field charged with advancing human health and technology. Biomedical research has significant professional applications, both domestically and internationally, and offers a variety of exciting career paths. Future possibilities: Biomedical research, including biotechnology, is a rapidly growing sector and the Master of Biomedical Science program will place you at the forefront of this evolution. As a Master of Biomedical student, you will have access to some of Australia’s top research organisations – the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct with industry partners, institutions and internationally renowned researchers will be right on your doorstep. Our graduates leave the Masters program with invaluable industry contacts from these experiences. The opportunity to tailor your research project to the existing needs of government or industry can pave the way for your future career from the outset of the program. Through your discipline electives, an active schedule of expert talks, workshops and symposiums will allow you to meet prominent local and international industry figures, expand your network, and ensure you graduate with a firm grasp of current issues faced across the sector. The research and coursework components of the Master of Biomedical Science program can set the foundations for those wanting to undertake a PhD in biomedical sciences, further education in medicine, other graduate professional health programs or industry pathways.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
