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In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
Some units of study and/or placements relating to this course cannot be delivered remotely or online for students commencing their study in Semester 1, 2021. You will be required to attend in-person on campus from Semester 2, 2021.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
Rapid and accurate diagnosis of disease is critical if we are to combat todays health problems. The development of the next generation of diagnostic assays will require a workforce with the skills to understand, optimise and use a range of cutting-edge techniques and technologies, to interpret medical and research data, and to translate scientific and laboratory findings into clinical practice.
The Master of Biomedical Science (Advanced Diagnostics and Prognostics) is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand in the pathology industry for graduates who are trained in state-of-the-art clinical laboratory techniques and will equip students for a career in the diagnostic sciences.
The Master of Biomedical Science (Advanced Diagnostics and Prognostics) is suitable for recent science and health graduates as well as established scientists or clinicians who want to advance their careers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. This degree will allow you to hone and expand your skills and knowledge of biomarkers and diagnostic assays and understand how these are leading to more informed clinical decisions.
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 11 February of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Closing dates
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
In the Master of Biomedical Science (Advanced Diagnostics and Prognostics) you’ll study 48 credit points of subjects, including two 6 credit point core units in Clinical Laboratory Science and Advanced Diagnostics and Disease Biomarkers.
You will also complete up to 24 credit points of stream selective units spanning the Omics, Disease Diagnosis and Treatment. Complement your studies with an elective of your choice before embarking on your 12 credit point capstone which can be a research project or an industry-related project.
Example only:
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CORE |
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Semester 1 |
Clinical Laboratory Science |
Advanced Diagnostics and Disease Biomarkers |
Genomics, Omics and Medical Applications |
Elective |
Semester 2 |
Capstone Project |
Capstone Project |
Advances in Disease Diagnosis & Treatment |
Pathogen Genomics |
In the Master of Biomedical Sciences (Advanced Diagnostics and Prognostics) you will undertake a capstone experience in the form of two 6 credit point project units. You have the option of choosing an industry project (e.g. Pathology Laboratory) or a research project as your capstone experience, depending on your interests.
Depending on the project, the research capstone may take place with an industry partner. The capstone units enable you to bring together concepts, principles and applications in cancer developed across your award course and synthesise this with your prior learning and experience into a workable research protocol or industry project. The capstone tests your ability to integrate and consolidate your learning.
Admission to the Master of Biomedical Science (Advanced Diagnostics and Prognostics) requires:
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
The Master of Biomedical is offered in 3 other specialisations:
Outstanding graduates who complete the research capstone may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the courses of Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy in the Faculty of Medicine and Health.
A higher degree by research provides you with the opportunity to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study and to gain transferable skills in general research methodologies.
Graduates from the Master of Biomedical Science (Advanced Diagnostics and Prognostics) will have an advanced knowledge of clinically-relevant biomarkers and diagnostic assays. They will be well versed in the research literature and laboratory techniques related to the diagnosis of disease. They will be able to reflect critically and incorporate knowledge and skills into their practice or research; adopting an evidence - based approach in clinical pathology and research laboratories, and in non-clinical settings.
Associate Professor Scott Byrne - scott.byrne@sydney.edu.au
Associate Professor Tina Hinton - tina.hinton@sydney.edu.au
Dr Megan Steain - megan.steain@sydney.edu.au
