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
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
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Essential analytical and problem-solving skills
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Experience in scientific writing
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Experience in oral communication, interaction with students and academic staff, and answering scientific questions
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Understanding in how abnormalities in genetic and/or environmental regulation of development can lead to birth defects as well as chronic diseases in adulthood
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Knowledge of the major body systems: microscopic and macroscopic anatomy, development and function
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Familiarity with design and analysis of experiments
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Hands-on expertise in modern developmental biology techniques
Where some of our graduates are working |
Job title / further study |
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Consultant |
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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 |
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Grants and projects officer |
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Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute Monash University - Departments within the Faculty of Medicine |
Honours student (Science/BBiomedSci) |
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Australian Catholic University Monash University - Departments within the Faculty of Medicine/Science |
Lecturer |
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Masters of radiation therapy |
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Baylor College of Medicine (Houston) The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto) The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital (Columbus) |
Postdoctoral research fellow |
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Research assistant / laboratory technician |
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Scientist |
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Scientific writer / journalist |
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Secondary school teacher |
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Undergraduate/graduate medicine |
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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
"....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
"....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
"....the most advanced research, the best scientists, and the coolest experiments are right at your doorstep...." |
Read Joon's full testimonial here
"....who knows, maybe one day I could contribute to a medical breakthrough..." |
Read Rebecca's full testimonial here
"....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
"....even with the most minor result, my research has contributed to the world...." |
Read Sarah's full testimonial here
"....I now lead my own research group in the field of male reproduction doing basic and clinical research...." |
