Overview

This degree has been designed to equip you with a transferable skill-set relevant for a future career in academic and applied research, diagnostic services, industry, medical marketing, scientific communication and many other STEM-related careers.

It 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:

• learning advanced problem-solving skills
• developing science communication skills in parallel with critical and independent thinking
• developing an aptitude for independent research and research techniques
• gaining 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.

Why study health and biomedical sciences at RMIT?

Research community

Work and learn alongside established members of our multidisciplinary research groups.

Professional accreditation

Gain eligibility to join Australian scientific and biomedical professional societies.

Industry collaborations

Take the opportunity to contribute to the work of our external research partnerships.