Master of Biomedical Science (Monash Malaysia)

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.

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At a glance

Areas of study and Career Paths

Why Monash?

How to apply

Duration

2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time)

Type

Research

Intakes

15 January, 1 May, 15 July, and 15 October (subject to availability of supervision). Flexibility may apply for students whose enrolment is supported by external funding.

Fees

In 2027, the annual tuition fees for this course are:

• RM49,920 for Malaysian students
• RM57,600 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.

You can apply to transfer to a PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months of full-time enrolment or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Quality education

Monash University is ranked #41 in the world for anatomy and physiology and #33 for medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

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.

Entry requirements

To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements. All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training, qualifications and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. In all cases, the qualifications described below are expected to be equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework levels and standards. In considering applicants' qualifications from international institutions, the Graduate Research Committee (GRC) will consider a range of qualifications, publications, experience and demonstrated research capacity.

Standard entry The minimum qualifications for admission into a Master’s by Research course are:

• A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division B with mark of 65 or above; or
• A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division B with mark of 65 or above; or
• A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the GRC (or delegate).

Please refer to the Admission criteria for more details.

Application process

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Admission

Please refer to the Entry Requirements listed above or visit this page for further information on admission criteria for graduate research degrees.

Enquiries For further information, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office (MUMGRO) at mum.gro@monash.edu

Scholarship

For further information, please click here.

Step 2: Find Supervisors (minimum of one)

Graduate research degrees involve the independent investigation of a research problem formulated by students in consultation with their supervisors. Potential supervisors can be viewed using this link or research opportunities.

Step 3: Submit your application

Submit your application here. To check the application requirements, take a look at our application submission guide. When you submit your application, you can select your intended Monash University Malaysia scholarship. Discover available scholarship opportunities here. Once you’ve submitted your application, it will be reviewed and you will be notified via email of the outcome. Please allow 4-8 weeks for your application to be processed. If you are offered a place at Monash University Malaysia, your letter of offer will explain the enrolment process. For further information and clarifications, please contact the Monash University Malaysia Graduate Research Office at mum.gro@monash.edu.

"Monash is an absolutely remarkable place to study – it’s a home where I grew as a sound researcher and as an individual."

Sultana Mehbuba Hossain Master of Biomedical Science

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• Master of Biotechnology
• Master of Clinical Psychology
• Master of Professional Counselling
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

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.