Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)

The Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience) is your opportunity to truly make a difference. The course provides you with an understanding of medical bioscience in a tropical environment, with a particular focus on techniques in tropical medicine. Working with scientists and doctors to investigate areas related to healthcare; for example, in the diagnosis of disease.

A special feature of the degree is its specific development for the Malaysian context. This means a wide range of career prospects both in Malaysia and overseas; in management, research, education and specialised laboratory work.

Graduates of the course are criticial thinkers across a range of disciplines, with an understanding of the importance of an ethical base for scientific research and development activity.

Areas of study

You will have the opportunity to study a broad range of topics including the following:

• Biology
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Cellular metabolism
• Immunology
• Anatomy
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology

Career outcomes

Graduates find employment in:

• clinical, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and forensic laboratories
• healthcare industry
• management
• vetinary diagnotic laboratories
• research
• education
• biomedical equipment and pharmaceutical sales

Course structure

• Monash University handbook entry

Entry requirements and fees

• Entry requirements, fees and course duration

Related courses

• Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
• Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
• Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology)
• Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Science (Environmental Mangagement)
• Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)
• Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
• Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
• Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)

More information

• School of Science website