Overview

This Health and Biomedical Sciences (Honours) program from the RMIT University is a unique supervisor-guided independent research project with complimentary workshops in research methods and scientific communication appropriate to your chosen research discipline

Specifically, the benefits of an honours degree are:

Learn advanced problem-solving sills
Develop science communication skills in parallel with critical and independent thinking
Develop an aptitude for independent research and research techniques
Gain advanced knowledge in your scientific discipline.

The transferable skills and independent research experience gained as part of this honours degree are unique from those learnt during undergraduate studies. These skills and experiences are required for future higher degree by research study, and are expected in most academic and research positions. Many non-academic employers also recognise these skills as highly desirable in prospective employees. In consultation with the program coordinator and your potential supervisor, you’ll be allocated a project that aims to complement your skills and areas of interest.

Career

Graduates of this honours degree often advance to a Masters or PhD degree and undertake further research in their particular area of interest.

This pathway can also build a solid foundation for a future career in biomedical, allied and applied health sciences, including:

basic and applied research

diagnostic services

industry

government.

Programme Structure

Principle areas of research focus include:

Biomedical Sciences: including respiratory disorders, HIV and complications, early life determinants of chronic disorders, inflammation and ageing, cardiovascular and cognitive disorders, musculoskeletal function and pain, diabetes and obesity.

Applied Health: including manual therapies, resilience, sleep disorders and nutrition, medical imaging, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy, nursing, pharmacy and psychology.

Allied Health: including exercise sciences, osteopathy, chiropractic, traditional Chinese medicine, clinical trials, practitioner engagement, health economics, public health, mental health and behavioural science.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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More details

Domestic applications will be accepted until all places are filled. Internationals: it's recommended to apply at least 4–8 weeks before your course starts

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bundoora, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Health Sciences View 113 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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79

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58

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 084885G

You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, Medical Radiations, Exercise and Sports Science or a related discipline with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46080 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4738 AUD / year

≈ 4738 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places; between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992/year

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Overview

Specifically, the benefits of an honours degree are:

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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