M3701 Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (M3701) is a 1 years full-time, 48-credit-point, bachelor honours degree course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Malaysia and Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 48
- Duration
- 1 years full time
- Campus
- Malaysia, Clayton
- On campus
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Overview
This is a prestigious program in human, public health or biomedical science research for high achieving students who have completed relevant undergraduate medical studies. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out a research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in medical science.
If you have successfully completed three or more years of the Monash Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course (or equivalent) and achieved at least a credit average, you may interrupt your studies for a year to undertake this course and pursue research in an area of medical science of particular interest to you.
Medical students and medical graduates from other institutions may also be eligible to study the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours).
Course structure
Core studies48 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced research skills in your area of focus. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.
This course comprises 48 points including research (36 points) and coursework (12 points).
You must complete:
- MED4301 Medical science honours research skills (12 points)
- MED4302 Medical science honours research project (36 points)
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate cognitive skills to identify, retrieve, interpret, critically review and synthesise the relevant literature in the field
- 2
Identify a gap in knowledge or evidence and develop critical, creative and innovative solutions to address the research problem
- 3
Apply cognitive and technical skills to a range of complex problems including developing and executing a research project and collecting, organising, analysing and interpreting data with some independence
- 4
Demonstrate ethical, professional and personal responsibility and behaviours consistent with good research practice and professional codes of practice
- 5
Apply advanced knowledge and technical skills including theoretical, experimental and computational approaches as appropriate for the field of research to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner
- 6
Communicate ideas and results perceptively and effectively to professional audiences in oral and written formats
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level C, that is: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall (no band lower than 6.5); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 65 overall with no band lower than 58; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 94 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 24, Listening: 20, Reading: 19 and Speaking: 20; or Equivalent approved English test
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Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a Monash master's by coursework, and if admitted you may be eligible for credit.
Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.
Other information
This is a prestigious program in human, public health or biomedical science research for high achieving students who have completed relevant undergraduate medical studies. You will undertake research methodology training and carry out a research project on your selected topic, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in medical science.
If you have successfully completed three or more years of the Monash Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery course (or equivalent) and achieved at least a credit average, you may interrupt your studies for a year to undertake this course and pursue research in an area of medical science of particular interest to you.
Medical students and medical graduates from other institutions may also be eligible to study the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours).
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Associate Professor Megan Wallace
Common questions
How long is Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)?
1 years full time, 48 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 2 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)?
At Malaysia and Clayton.
How do I plan my Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.