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Careers in medical health sciences

There has been a sharp increase in applications for degrees in science at Monash University. Besides the excellence in learning and teaching offered, this trend reflects the fact that Monash is also a research-intensive university. Thus our graduates benefit from the expertise of world-leading researchers, remain in touch with the latest developments and achieve skills critical to pursuing a career in the biomedical science sphere.

Starting your career through the Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology
career

Completion of DEV-units through either a science or biomedical science degree, prepares our graduates for a wide range of careers.

Our graduates can apply their knowledge of anatomy and developmental biology directly, such as by choosing a career in the biomedical sphere. Alternatively, graduates can use the general skills and knowledge acquired to pursue careers in other areas.

Just some of the general skills and knowledge acquired through completion of DEV-units as well as careers in which our graduates are currently employed, are shown below. Please note: Additional qualifications may be required.

Our graduates acquire the following skills

  • Essential analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in scientific writing
  • Experience in oral communication, interaction with students and academic staff, and answering scientific questions
  • Understanding in how abnormalities in genetic and/or environmental regulation of development can lead to birth defects as well as chronic diseases in adulthood
  • Knowledge of the major body systems: microscopic and macroscopic anatomy, development and function
  • Familiarity with design and analysis of experiments
  • Hands-on expertise in modern developmental biology techniques

Where some of our graduates are working

Job title / further study

McKinsey and Company (New York)

Consultant

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute

Monash University - Departments within the Faculty of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Masters candidate

Centre for Eye Research Australia

Grants and projects officer

Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute

Monash University - Departments within the Faculty of Medicine

Honours student (Science/BBiomedSci)

Australian Catholic University

Monash University - Departments within the Faculty of Medicine/Science

Holmesglen Institute

Lecturer

Monash University Masters of Radiation Therapy

Masters of radiation therapy

Baylor College of Medicine (Houston)

The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)

The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus)

University of Washington (Seattle)

Postdoctoral research fellow

Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories

Burnet Institute

Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL)

Research assistant / laboratory technician

Leica Microsystems

Scientist

School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine

Scientific writer / journalist

Sale College

St Columba's College

Whitefriars College

Secondary school teacher

The University of Melbourne: School of Medicine

University of Oxford: Medical Sciences Division

Undergraduate/graduate medicine

Monash University Law

Undergraduate law


Other careers which build upon an undergraduate degree in Science/Biomedical Science

 Anatomist  Laboratory Biotechnologist
 Assistant Lecturer/Demonstrator  Medical Representative
 Audiologist  Medical Scientist
 Bioinformatics  Molecular Biologist
 Biological Scientist  Molecular Microbiologist
 Biologist  Patient Transport Officer
 Biotechnologist  Pharmacologist
 Clinical Trials Coordinator  Physiologist
 Embryologist  Psychologist
 Forensic Scientist  Policy Advisor
 Geneticist  Process Biotechnologist
 Government and Public Health  Quality Assurance Technician
 Graduate Analysis/Research  Research Technician
 Health Informatics  Science Educator
 Immunologist  Technical Marketing
 IVF Scientist  Virologist


 


   

Testimonials from our past & present students

Read Belinda's full testimonial here

Belinda

 "....each topic is interesting because you can relate it to your own growth and see how amazingly complex the human body is...."

Read James's full testimonial here

James

"....I actually did real experiments, not just fake ones, and instead of rote-learning, actually discovered major concepts for myself...."

Read Daniel's full testimonial here

Daniel

"....the most advanced research, the best scientists, and the coolest experiments are right at your doorstep...."

Read Joon's full testimonial here

Joon

"....who knows, maybe one day I could contribute to a medical breakthrough..."

Read Rebecca's full testimonial here

Rebecca

"....after my first year I realized that I had in fact followed the right path, being a scientist is amazing...."

Read Kristy's full testimonial here

Dr Kristy Boyle

"....even with the most minor result, my research has contributed to the world...."

Read Sarah's full testimonial here

Dr Sarah Meachem

"....I now lead my own research group in the field of male reproduction doing basic and clinical research...."

 

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