Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Course Code | 72109 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Candidates must have successfully completed the first three years of the MBBS program with grades in the top 25% of their cohort over the three preceding years. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 is required (Band 1 at 番茄社区). Students scoring below this may be offered up to six months intensive language training prior to admission to the course. |
Additional selection requirements | By invitation of the Head of School. |
Special admission requirements | A quota on entry into the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors and other resources. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure. |
Additional course rules | Candidates must attend components of coursework usually completed by honours students within the discipline. |
Additional completion requirements | Candidates must attend research seminars of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the discipline in which the research is conducted. |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the (AQF). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
MD4110:12 Medical Science Honours Part 1 of 2
MD4120:12 Medical Science Honours Part 2 of 2
Campus
COURSE AVAILALE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Candidates must complete relevant safety/training courses, e.g. laboratory safety for lab-based programs, before commencing their research. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Candidates are required to address relevant animal or human ethics issues through applying to the University’s Ethics Committee for permission to conduct their project. |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Not applicable |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |