Master of Biomedical Science

Program Overview

Master of Biomedical Science

Overview

The Master of Biomedical Science is a postgraduate degree that focuses on cutting-edge research and its translation to healthy living, clinical diagnosis, and treatment of disease. The course is available in three specialisations: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Food Biochemistry, and Neuroscience.

Course Details

• Duration: 1.5-2 years full-time
• Attendance: Full-time or part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Weekly contact time: Please refer to the UWA Handbook
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 71520
• CRICOS code: J

Career Pathways

Graduates will be well-positioned to pursue career opportunities in international research laboratories, government agencies, and the private sector. The course may provide graduates with a pathway to a PhD (an alternative to the conventional Honours pathway) depending on their unit selection. Graduates may also progress to professional degrees, including medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy.

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
• Domestic Student Fees for Full-Fee Paying Places: If you're not eligible for a Commonwealth-supported place, you will be charged a full-fee paying place. For full-fee paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load.
• International Student Fees: Annual course fee (2025): $49,000.00
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have:

• A Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA
• The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent
• Successfully completed prior tertiary study in:
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology for the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology or Food Biochemistry specialisations
  • Biological, medical, or biomedical sciences for the Neuroscience specialisation
  • A related cognate discipline as recognised by UWA

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. The minimum overall IELTS score is 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Course Structure

The course comprises a number of units, including:

• Core units:
  • SCIE5002 Human Evolutionary Biology (6)
  • SCIE5515 Global Challenges in Biomedical Science (6)
• Option units:
  • SCIE5004 Professional Skills in Science (6)
  • SCIE5005 Science in Practice (6)
• Specialisation units:
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology specialisation
  • Food Biochemistry specialisation
  • Neuroscience specialisation

Why Study Biomedical Science?

• If you're fascinated by medical science and scientific experimentation, completing a Master's of Biomedical Science will give you the knowledge and laboratory skills you'll need to pursue a rewarding career where you can make new medical discoveries in human diseases.
• Work with internationally-recognised Biomedical scientists

Facilities

• Bayliss Building: Cutting-edge facilities enable world-class research and study
• Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis: Providing world-class microscopy and microanalysis facilities and expertise to publicly funded researchers and industry.