Overview

Why study here?

The Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Biomedical Science) from the University of Melbourne graduate thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing research in the field. Research projects are available in the areas of:

Cancer
Cardio-respiratory
Cell signalling
Cellular imaging
Infection and immunity
Molecular mechanisms of disease
Neuroscience
Stem cells
Structural biology
Systems biology
Therapeutics and translation

Programme Structure

Overview

You will enrol in a thesis subject and undertake a research project for the duration of the degree.
The normal period of candidature is 18 months for full-time candidates with the possibility of up to 6 months extension.
You are required to complete a minimum of 6 months full-time research at the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment.
Normally the entire degree is undertaken at the University.
You will have appropriately experienced academics available to arrange a course of supervised research designed to suit your requirements and interests.
You may be required to supplement your research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s).
You are expected to attend departmental seminars over the period of their candidature.
Academic progress is reviewed regularly throughout the degree.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Between 1st March and 31 October.

Language

English

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81

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IELTS

6.5

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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

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81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 091556K

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

a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher;

or

a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher.

2. In selecting applicants, the selection committee will consider applicants’:

prior academic performance and, if relevant,
professional qualifications; and
performance at interview; and
understanding of the research question to be explored; and
motivation and capacity to complete the course in a timely manner; and
relevant prior research and/or professional experience; and
referee reports.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

60992 AUD / year

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Additional Details

national: Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Overview

Why study here?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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