The Master of Biomedical Science at the University of Melbourne is a coursework master’s degree incorporating a substantial research project. This program is an alternative to the Honours to 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 Master of Biomedical Science offers graduates a pathway into a research, other science-based careers or PhD studies. The objectives of this course are to provide students 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 Course description The Master of Biomedical Science offers graduates a pathway into a research or other science-based career, or PhD studies. Note: This is a course has replaced the Master of Science (Biomedical and Health Sciences) degree. All applications should be submitted under the new MC-BMEDSC course code. Degree Structure The Master of Biomedical Science is a coursework degree and students must complete 200 credit points comprising: Discipline subjects (50 credit points) Professional skills subjects (25 credit points) Research subject (125 credit points) Students must complete a research project under the supervision of a staff member located in the School of Biomedical Science in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS). Depending on supervisor and project availability, research can be undertaken in a range of discipline areas based in academic Departments (at various sites as listed) and some affiliated institutes (as indicated) including: Anatomy and Neurosciences (including the Florey Institute) Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (including the Bio21 Institute) Cell Biology and Cancer (including the Peter Mac Institute) Dentistry Medicine (Royal Melbourne Hospital/Western Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital) Microbiology and Immunology Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology (including the Bionics Institute) Optometry and Vision Sciences Paediatrics (including Murdoch Children's Research Institute) Pathology Pharmacology and Therapeutics Physiology Psychiatry Radiology Surgery (Austin Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital/Western Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital) Students are also required to complete the compulsory discipline subject, Introduction to Biomedical Research (BIOM40001). This subject is delivered as a two week intensive during the last two weeks of February prior to semester commencement. Students should be sure to make arrangements to be available to attend classes on campus during this period. Careers in research The University of Melbourne is a leading university with strong links to government, industry, research institutes and health care providers, equipping Master of Biomedical Science graduates to pursue research careers in a range of settings, including: Academic positions at universities Policy-making or research positions in government organisations Private and non-government sector research and development projects Self-employed consulting positions on technical or policy issues in relevant areas of expertise