Master of Systems Medicine (Research)

In this course, you will get a unique opportunity to conduct a real-world clinical research project in the state-of-the art laboratory under the supervision of leading researchers. The research project can be in an area of your choice and aims to address global unmet clinical needs.

This degree is designed to provide you with systematic training in individual components of systems medicine.  This includes genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics and metabonomics (metabolomics).  A strong focus is placed on metabolic phenotyping and computational biology, which will be supported by access to facilities within the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) and Centre for Computational and Systems Medicine (CCSM). You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience and understand its application in areas of unmet medical needs such as maternal and early life, aging and neuropathology and cardiometabolic diseases.

You will also develop various transferable skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and team-building. This course will prepare you for employment in the increasingly multidisciplinary and borderless clinical and biomedical environments.

6 reasons to study a Master of Systems Medicine (Research) at Murdoch

• Learn cutting-edge laboratory techniques in one of the most advanced multi-omic facilities in the world.
• Combine hands-on laboratory experience with computational skills and build confidence in handling “big data” using bioinformatic workflows.
• Refine learned skills by undertaking a research project that addresses a real-world medical problem, choosing from areas such as maternal and infant health, cardiometabolic diseases, neuropathologies, gut health and microbial impact.
• You will be part of a vibrant and supportive learning environment with opportunities to learn from world-class experts including clinicians, technologists, bioinformaticians and health economists.
• Take advantage of our strong links with industry and the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC), which houses the largest state-of-the art metabolic phenotyping facility in an academic environment.
• Discuss a range of health challenges with experts in drug design and molecular therapy, surgical innovation, health policy, medical devices, nanotechnology, manipulating the gut-brain axis and global health.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

• systems medicine
• bioinformatics and data science
• advanced research methods for scientists
• research design in systems medicine
• clinical application areas (cardiometabolic diseases, maternal and early life, aging and/or neuropathologies).

Your career

You’ll graduate with the theoretical knowledge and specialised practical skills required for employment in multiple areas of biomedical and clinical research as well as application into agriculture and veterinary sciences. Graduates will be suited to careers in hospitals, universities and higher education establishments, pharmaceutical and food industries, start-ups in the biomedical sector, government advisory bodies, scientific management or data science.

This course will also prepare you for entry into doctoral training programmes.