Master of Biomedical Science (MBMS) - MBioMedSc

CRICOS code (International applicants): 057914J

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Program focus

The aim of this program is to provide previous graduates from the life sciences with a highly multidisciplinary and advanced education in cellular, microbiological, physiological and molecular biology technology.

Program aims

This program aims to provide Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedical Science (or equivalent) graduates with advanced formal instruction to enhance their theoretical and practical skills in specified areas of biomedical science. Candidates will also undertake training in investigative techniques. The program will provide a sound basis for candidates wishing to undertake further advanced research studies, as well as preparing them for scientific research and/or educational roles within the biomedical laboratory sciences.

Program objectives

On completion of the program graduates will be able to:

• perform scholarly enquiry into issues that affect biomedical sciences

• demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principles underlying specified disciplines in biomedical science

• apply these principles to problem-solving

• interact with professionals trained in other disciplines towards the solution of common problems in biomedical science

• demonstrate skills in drawing upon the growing content of knowledge in these disciplines

• demonstrate advanced competency in laboratory techniques and the use of instrumentation relevant to the biomedical sciences

• prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental work

• access appropriate scientific literature and understand and apply the results of scientific research at a level appropriate to a new graduate

• demonstrate skills in the communication of ideas and concepts.

Admission requirements

To be considered for entry, applicants must be graduates holding a minimum of a three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science or Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate area of study from an Australian university with a GPA of 5.0 or equivalent. USQ graduates from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science should consult the Program Coordinator as some variation to the Recommended Enrolment Pattern may be required.

International Applicants

International applicants must have also met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/UNIPREP programs .

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for postgraduate programs may be made directly to USQ. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and you as a student pay a student contribution amount, which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Commonwealth Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called HECS-HELP.

International full fee paying place

International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus, via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.

Program structure

The Master of Biomedical Science is comprised of eight units of coursework study. The program may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. Intakes are in March and July of each year (Contact the Program Coordinator for more information). The program is offered in on–campus (ONC) mode only.
Courses offered are:

Candidates who have completed common courses in the MBMS will be required to undertake an approved elective course in lieu of the completed study.

List of approved elective courses

All level 4 courses (indicated by a number beginning with 4) are theory only consisting of two lectures plus one tutorial per week for 13 weeks. All level 8 courses are practical based and consist of three hours of laboratory plus one hour of tutorial per week for 10 weeks.

Required time limits

Students have a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 4 years to complete this program.

IT requirements

Students should visit the USQ Recommended Hardware and Recommended Software sites to check that their computers are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for software.

Other program requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Biomedical Science a candidate must complete a total of eight units of study as prescribed above within four years of admission to the program. At least six units of study must be completed at USQ.

Exemptions

Exemption may be granted where candidates have either completed Level 2 core courses or equivalents and or where candidates have completed courses in other USQ programs. However, candidates must complete another course of study approved by the Program Coordinator in lieu of any exemption given.

Enrolment

In this section:

• Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Full-time (2 Semesters, Semester 2 enrolment option)
• Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Part-time (4 Semesters, Semester 2 enrolment option)

Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Full-time (2 Semesters, Semester 2 enrolment option)

Recommended Enrolment Pattern - Part-time (4 Semesters, Semester 2 enrolment option)