This course develops originality and independence of thought and trains students in research.

The course aims to broaden your knowledge and expose you to the latest developments in biomedical research.

Project topics are developed in conjunction with a potential supervisor, and cover a large array of potential fields of research.

Project work covers areas such as (but is not limited to):

• cancer
• regenerative medicine
• diabetes
• cardiovascular disease
• medical microbiology
• environmental and industrial microbiology
• bioinformatics
• immunology
• Alzheimer's disease
• genetics and molecular genetics.

Why study

• We provide training in a wide range of generic and discipline specific research-oriented skills, as well as training in inter-professional skills such as critical thinking, time management, scientific writing and problem solving.  
• You will operate in modern research facilities that house multi-million-dollar equipment.
• You will be supervised by academics that are themselves active researchers.
• Our graduates have been sought after for PhD positions in institutions all over the world.

How this course will make you industry ready

Graduates from honours have a more fully developed and more complex set of research skills that make them more attractive to employers. Graduates with first or upper-second-class honours are also eligible for direct entry into PhD programs.

Professional recognition

This course is a continuation from the undergraduate Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) course, which is accredited by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, and graduates are eligible to apply for Associate Membership.

Graduates may be suited to careers in research relating to most biological sciences, they could seek work in industry (product or platform specialists, specialist sales), in the health-care system (diagnostics, counselling) or enter the education or journalism sector.

In addition to the discipline specific skills, generic skills such as scientific writing, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking, make our graduates suitable for many non-science careers.

Graduates may qualify for entry to graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master by coursework and research degrees and doctorates.