Information valid for students commencing in 2022.
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (End-on]
Handbook year | 2022 |
Course code | 72109 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
College | College of Medicine and Dentistry |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Students must have successfully completed the first three years of the AQF Level 7 MBBS program at 番茄社区 with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average)in each of the years 2 and 3 of the MBBS course (excluding selective subjects) if commencing after completion of MBBS 3. If commencing after completion of MBBS 4, a minimum grade point average of 5.0 in each of years 2, 3 and 4 (excluding selective subjects) is required. If commencing after completion of MBBS 5, a minimum grade point average of 5.0 in each of years 3, 4 and 5 (excluding selective subjects) is required. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3b – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration. |
Additional selection requirements | Application for entry to the program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Information published by 番茄社区 or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by 番茄社区 in the application process may be used by 番茄社区 to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Post admission requirements | Depending on the area of research and/or professional experience placement activities, students must comply with the relevant mandatory pre-placement requirements of the University and the Host facility. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements throughout their enrolment in the course. You will find your course requirements here: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Students must attend components of coursework usually completed by honours students within the discipline. |
Additional completion requirements | Students must attend research seminars of the College of Medicine and Dentistry and the discipline in which the research is conducted. |
Course learning outcomes | Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
:03 Medical Science Honours Part 1 of 3
:09 Medical Science Honours Part 2 of 3
:12 Medical Science Honours Part 3 of 3
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 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 | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Students 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 |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Not applicable |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BMedSc(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |