Master of Forensic Medicine

About the course

In this course, you will gain advanced expertise and specialised knowledge enabling you to become highly sought after in the forensic medical or science fields. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon completion of this course and depending upon the specific specialisation it is expected that students will be able to:1. integrate an advanced body of theoretical and practical knowledge and cognitive skills to demonstrate safe practice in their field of forensic medicine, dentistry or science2. exercise initiative and expert judgement in the field of forensic medicine , dentistry or science practice3.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)