Master of Medical Science
Health and welfare
Make a strong contribution to the field of medical science by gaining hands-on experience in biomedical, medical laboratory and clinical measurement science. Work alongside industry professionals within JCU's cutting-edge custom laboratories and benefit from practical experience with a research project driven by your individual passion. This Master of Medical Science is flexible and allows you to choose from three majors: Clinical Sciences, Future Leaders in Tropical Research and Medical Laborat
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Townsville
- QLD · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 096262F
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Course overview
Make a strong contribution to the field of medical science by gaining hands-on experience in biomedical, medical laboratory and clinical measurement science. Work alongside industry professionals within JCU's cutting-edge custom laboratories and benefit from practical experience with a research project driven by your individual passion. This Master of Medical Science is flexible and allows you to choose from three majors: Clinical Sciences, Future Leaders in Tropical Research and Medical Laboratory Science. You will have the flexibility to choose your study pathway leading to a career as a Clinical Measurements Scientist, Medical Laboratory Scientist or as a medical research scientist. On your journey you will gain an in-depth understanding of medical science areas such as haematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, bioengineering, pathobiology and pathophysiology and the clinical sciences such as cardiac respiratory and neurophysiology. You will learn how to apply biostatistics and the principles of epidemiology to public health measures in your chosen discipline/major/career. In your second year of study, you will investigate an area of medical science by planning, proposing and implementing a small-scale research project relevant to tropical health and medicine. You will also put your knowledge and skills to the test through professional placements in clinical and medical laboratory settings* such as private or public hospitals and JCUs state-of-the-art medical laboratory facilities.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. AQF level 7 Biomedical Science or Medical Laboratory Science degree; equivalent 2. Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 Biomedical Science or Medical Laboratory Science degree; equivalent
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | James Cook University - Townsville | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Townsville | — | — | $44,768per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.