Program Overview
The Forensic Medicine at Monash University is a MForensMed programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Forensic Medicine programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 24,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forensic Medicine programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- FOR4001 Medical evidence
- FOR4003 Ethics, medicine and law
- FOR4004 Elements of the forensic sciences
- MAP5000 Research in advanced health professional practice (12points)
- MAP5001 Advanced health practice research project (12points)
- MAP5002 Minor thesis (12 points)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for admission, you must have one of the following:
- A Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery or a Bachelor of Dentistry and at least 3 years experience in clinical or dental practice or
- Satisfactory proof of medical or dental registration and clinical experience in your own country, plus satisfactory proof of English language skills via an IELTS or TOEFL or
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) and 2 years experience in a laboratory setting or
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) and current employment within a recognised forensic institute of at least 2 years or
- Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Hons) or equivalent and current employment in radiography practice for 2 years
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,900 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Monash University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Monash University
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia
public university based in Melbourne, Australia
University Profile- Application Deadline Nov, 2026
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
