Australia's premier biomedical research faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's premier biomedical research faculty. Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne was ranked in the top 20 in the world in the last Times Higher Education Supplement ranking of universities. View the faculty's range of research areas.
World-class research
With an overall research income in 2006 nearing $130 million, the faculty is renowned for the breadth and depth of its research in areas ranging from medical education and medical history to biotechnology and genetics. Learn more about the faculty's research strengths.
Leading research staff
The faculty has more than 1300 academic staff and 550 general staff supporting its research programs. Many of our research staff members are leaders in their fields: e.g. Laureate Professors Peter Doherty (immunology), Colin Masters (neuroscience), and Sam Berkovic (genetics and epilepsy); Professor Graham Brown (global health), Professor Meg Morris (physiotherapy) and Professor Sanchia Aranda (cancer nursing). Learn more about the faculty's research staff.
Quality postgraduate opportunities
The strength of the faculty's research and its links with leading research organisations offers an outstanding study environment. Read more about the faculty's postgraduate opportunities.
Opportunities for overseas students to study in Melbourne
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offers research students worldwide the opportunity to come to Melbourne and extend their interests in the biomedical and health sciences. The University of Melbourne has comprehensive arrival, housing and support services. Learn more about the opportunities and support for international research students.
First-rate equipment and resources
The faculty and its affiliated research organisations have a range of major equipment available for sharing by researchers at the faculty. Resources such as high performance computing, panel mentoring for research grant applicants and advice on intellectual property management, statistical services and specialist libraries and museums are also available. Find out more about the faculty's equipment and resources.