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What is Honours in Oral Health Science?
The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) provides an advanced, specialised year of study following a student’s completion of the requirements of the Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Oral Health or equivalent. It extends the student’s knowledge and skills through a supervised research project together with advanced coursework in related areas of study.
At the Melbourne Dental School, you will have the opportunity to develop research skills in a wide range of topics including:
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Cancer
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Oral Health Therapy
- Public Health
- Materials Engineering
Hear from Our Students
"The course is structured to provide you with both hard and soft skills, relevant to your field of study. This ranges from skills such as public speaking and communication to coding and analysis. As a clinician, my honours course has helped me to be critical in my thinking and explore ways in which I can improve my practice and challenge my knowledge."
Boon Lee, current Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours) student
What is the Master of Biomedical Science?
The Master of Biomedical Science at the University of Melbourne is a coursework master’s degree incorporating a substantial research project. This course is an alternative to the Honours as a PhD pathway. Students undertake a major research project and discipline-specific coursework subjects. In addition, a suite of professional business and communication subjects are offered to complement and enhance the research undertaken and to progress students’ career opportunities.
The course encourages students to think innovatively and provides an awareness of the health and economic benefits of biomedical research. Graduates of this course gain an understanding of the research process, specialist knowledge and professional skills that are attractive to employers.
| Honours | Masters | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 1 year (full time) | 2 years (full time), part time available |
| Level | Undergraduate | Graduate |
| Fee Types | Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) International Full Fee Place | Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Australian Full Fee Place International Full Fee Place |
| PhD Scholarship scoring | Considers marks from 3rd year of Bachelor degree and Honours | Only Masters marks are considered |
| International Market recognition | Australian Honours degrees may not be recognised overseas as many countries do not have an equivalent degree. | Recognised as a graduate Masters degree |
| How to apply | https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/honours/bachelor-of-biomedicine-degree-with-honours/how-to-apply/ | https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-biomedical-science/how-to-apply/ |
| Course Structure | Coursework subjects: 25 points Research project: 75 points | Coursework subjects: 75 points Research project: 125 points |
Apply for Honours!
At Melbourne Dental School, the following research projects have been on offer for Honours students:
- Oral Health and Vaping
- Prosthodontics
- Dental Population Health
For an updated list of research projects on offer, click on the button below.
Course Structure
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Degree with Honours) in Oral Health Science
Contacts
Honours and Masters Coordinator
Dr Asli McCarthy
Email: asli.mccarthy@unimelb.edu.au
Melbourne Dental School's Academic Programs Team
Email: mds-academicprograms@unimelb.edu.au