A Monash Honours degree is a mark of high achievement. It provides students with the opportunity to develop research skills beyond the research components of a Bachelor's degree. A small number of Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work (BA/BSW) students may be offered a place in the honours program at the completion of the third year of the BA/BSW. This option is for students looking to enhance their research abilities and gain greater depths to their understanding of key issues within a specialised field of social work. Honours students are required to complete three subjects in addition to the usual subjects offered in their final year. These subjects are honours research methods, honours project seminar and honours dissertation

Entry Requirements

Distinction average in 3rd year Bachelor of Social Work units completed at Monash University.

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The Master of Biomedical Science (MBiomedSci) is a research degree that may be undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in any of the faculty's principle biomedical research areas and strengths. Candidates undertake a research project under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The work undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a significant conrtibution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent research.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a relevant bachelors degree with honours 1, honours 2A, or honours upper 2B or have satisfactorily completed the Master of Biomedical Science (Part 1) with honours 1 or honours 2A, or have other qualifications or experience deemed equivalent or a satisfactory substitute by the faculty board.

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This course provides a sound understanding of the theory and application of biostatistics relevant to professional practice. Students acquire skills and experience in complex statistical analyses, identifying and implementing appropriate statistical methodology, communicating biostatistical results and understanding biostatistical literature. The course develops the technical skills for commencement in a professional career as a biostatistician. The course comprises of 10 core units and 1 to 2 elective units.

The Biostatistics coursework programs of the School of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine are part of a national consortium of universities known as the Biostatistics Collaboration of Australia. The units studied in the various degree programs are delivered in off campus mode (distance education) by staff of Monash University and of other universities in the Collaboration.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelors degree in science, psychology, medicine, pharmacy, nursing or another appropriate discipline. Applicants must also have at least one year's work experience in a health-related field or an honours degree in mathematics for statistics and an aptitude for advanced mathematical study. MPH1041 (Introductory biostatistics) or equivalent is a prerequisite.
Direct entry into the Masters degree is usually restricted to students who have an undergraduate mathematics or statistics degree. Students without this background are encouraged to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics and may apply for acceptance into the Masters Degree upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma with an average grade of a Distinction or greater.

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This 12-month, intensive course provides students with the essential postgraduate knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute competently to human infertility clinical services. Theoretical and practical skills are presented in the broad context of the regulations and the ethical considerations that apply to human IVF, both nationally and internationally, along with the quality control procedures required to ensure maximum success for IVF patients. The guidelines, protocols and regulations that steer and control human infertility services are also presented. In addition to attending lectures and self-directed study, students are required to undertake continual practical skills training and also students will undertake a minor research project. Students will not only be equipped with practical skills required for work in an IVF laboratory but also gain a greater understanding of research applications within the field of reproductive or developmental biology. Research-related tasks contribute to the overall assessment for specific coursework units.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

medical degree,

veterinary science degree,
Science related bachelor's degree (with honours - second class or above), or

A Graduate Diploma of Reproductive Science from Monash university with an average of 65% or above

A Graduate Diploma at another institution deemed by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences as equivalent to the Monash University Graduate Diploma of Reproductive Sciences with an average of 65% or above.

All applications are assessed on academic merit and relevant experience. Candidates with a Bachelor degree (without Honours) must have at least one year equivalent professional experience in embryology or reproductive biology.

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This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, assists health professionals make rational evidence-based decisions in clinical practice and undertake small clinical research projects.

Clinical epidemiology draws on epidemiological methods to answer clinical questions relevant to the daily practice of health care and to improve patient care. It focuses on individuals or groups of patients in clinical settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline and relevant professional experience. The department will individually assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience.

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