Master of Biomedical Science
KPT/JPT (R2/545/7/0004) 11/27 - MQA/SWA0187
Contribute to key areas in medicine and health sciences.
The Master of Biomedical Science research degree may be undertaken in any of the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences’ principal research areas and strengths.
You’ll be supported by a supervisory team and under their guidance, develop a thorough understanding of relevant research techniques. It’s expected that your research will make a contribution to the discipline in which you’re enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning.
How to apply for the Master of Biomedical Science course
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Duration
2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time)
Type
Research
Intakes
Throughout the year (subject to the availability of supervision)
Fees
In 2025, the annual tuition fees for this course are:
- RM47,040 for Malaysian students
- RM53,280 for international students.
General fees
- Application (once only) - RM100
- Registration (once only) - RM200
- General amenities (per semester) - RM100
- International student pass application - Click here.
- Biomedical science
- Psychology
- Public health
- Clinical sciences.
You should discuss possible research topics with potential supervisors at the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Quality education
Monash University is ranked #17 in the world for anatomy and physiology and #40 for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024).
Make a difference
From developing the first prototype of an oral vaccine against Avian Influenza to creating a mobile application to capture possible Aedes breeding sites, our researchers make groundbreaking contributions that impact our communities. If you want to play a role in improving our health and wellbeing, we can help make that happen.
A multidisciplinary health community
You’ll study alongside students from all areas of health. This prepares you to work collaboratively across professions in your future career.
Delivering impact
We are home to the South East Asia Community Observatory that's leading studies in dengue, stroke recovery, social care and support for the elderly, infant feeding practices, and more.
You can apply to transfer to a PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months enrolment full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.
To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
To apply for the Master of Biomedical Science, you must have completed at least one of the following from a recognised tertiary institution:
- Bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study which includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class 1, 2A or upper 2B (with an overall mark of at least 65%)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science with honours degree class 1, 2A or upper 2B (with an overall mark of at least 65%)
- master’s degree in a related discipline, including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an Australian honours degree. It is expected that at a minimum, a grade of upper 2B (with an overall mark of 65 or above) has been obtained for the research thesis
- qualifications deemed equivalent by Monash Graduate Education and Monash Graduate Research Office.
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Get in touch
Visit the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, or contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office at mum.gro@monash.edu for more information about this degree.