Further information
The following degrees each have an advanced coursework component and a research project and are grouped together on this page for convenience:
- Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) following completion of Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline
- Master of Biomedical Science - entry requirements are an undergraduate degree with a major in a relevant discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%), or equivalent. This program is an alternative to the Honours to PhD pathway.
If you have not already done so, you should familiarise yourself with the structure, entry requirements, fees and scholarships and the application process for your chosen Degree.
What is Honours?
Honours is a fourth-year undergraduate course that consists of a combination of a research project and coursework subjects. The course is designed to develop the student’s capacity to solve problems, to analyse data, to read and think critically, and to communicate clearly.
Honours can give you a taste of what working as a scientist would be like as a career, allows you to demonstrate academic excellence in an area of special interest to you, and provides an entry point for further research higher degree study (i.e. PhD) and coursework courses. These skills are highly sought after by employers in biological, medical and industrial areas.
What is the Master of Biomedical Science?
The Master of Biomedical Science at the University of Melbourne is a coursework master’s degree incorporating a substantial research project. This course is an alternative to the Honours as a PhD pathway. Students undertake a major research project and discipline-specific coursework subjects. In addition, a suite of professional business and communication subjects are offered to complement and enhance the research undertaken and to progress students’ career opportunities.
The course encourages students to think innovatively and provides an awareness of the health and economic benefits of biomedical research. Graduates of this course gain an understanding of the research process, specialist knowledge and professional skills that are attractive to employers.
Honours | Masters | |
Duration | 1 year (full time) | 2 years (full time), part time available |
Level | Undergraduate | Graduate |
Fee Types | Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) International Full Fee Place | Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Australian Full Fee Place International Full Fee Place |
PhD Scholarship scoring | Considers marks from 3rd year of Bachelor degree and Honours | Only Masters marks are considered |
International Market recognition | Australian Honours degrees may not be recognised overseas as many countries do not have an equivalent degree. | Recognised as a graduate Masters degree |
How to apply | https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-biomedical-science/how-to-apply/ | |
Course Structure | Coursework subjects: 25 points Research project: 75 points | Coursework subjects: 75 points Research project: 125 points |
Research Project Guide
The Research Project book (PDF) details the research projects that are available for prospective Honours and Masters Students in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics for 2021.
Please note that the projects listed in the book for A/Prof Tony Velkov are no longer available for 2021 Honours or Masters students. Also, the project listed in A/Prof Peter Crouch’s laboratory entitled “Capturing the elemental signature of human disease” will not be offered in 2021.
Recently added 2021 projects can be found here.
Prospective PhD or MPhil Students will find the handbook useful as it gives an indication of the diversity of research within the Department.
Honours Information Session
Find below details of the recording and slides following from the Honours Information Session on Thursday 17 September 4-5 pm. The session gave an overview of the Honours course and presentations from some laboratory heads in Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
There is no audio giving an overview of the session, refer to the slides. The recording commences with Dr Graham Mackay talking about PHRM40002.
Shared Screen With Speaker View (Video) (651.2 MB)
https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/s/8WvS26OetKBH3Va
The password for the recording is ReQF5z6y3kq^
Link to the slides here.
Scholarships
Note that Honours applicants who accept and enrol in a place in an FMDHS Honours course will automatically be considered for available FMDHS Honours Scholarships. These are awarded on academic merit.
Departmental Contacts
Honours Coordinator
Dr Graham Mackay
Email: DBP-honours@unimelb.edu.au
Master of Biomedical Science Coordinators
Dr Robyn Brown & Dr Laura Edginton-Mitchell
Email:robyn.brown@unimelb.edu.au laura.edgingtonmitchell@unimelb.edu.au
General Enquiries
Email: http://forms.your.unimelb.edu.au/4747167?SID=a3xOY00000002Hx