Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) degree exemplifies a commitment to research-led education.

Building on the Bachelor of Medical Science, which brings together the disciplines of genetics, immunology, nutrition, physiology, microbiology, biochemistry and anatomy.

Honours allows the exploration of research possibilities related to medical science from a diverse range of complementary disciplines including biology, neuroscience, chemistry and population health (to name just a few).

It gives you preparation for professional life or a higher degree by research through the development of an advanced knowledge of the research principles and methods and theoretical concepts of your discipline, and through the design and implementation of a research project, which develops new understandings or provides solutions to complex problems.

Honours Specialisations are available that mirror the teaching and research strengths at the ANU in science, medicine and health.

Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:

48 units from completion of one of the following Honours specialisations:

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Biological Anthropology

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Science

Earth and Marine Science

Environment

Mathematics

Medical Research

Physics

Physics of the Earth

Population Health

Psychology

Science

Science Communication

Statistics

Specialisations

• Astronomy and Astrophysics Honours
• Biological Anthropology Honours
• Biology Honours
• Chemistry Honours
• Computer Science Honours
• Earth and Marine Science Honours
• Environment Honours
• Mathematics Honours
• Medical Research Honours
• Physics Honours
• Physics of the Earth Honours
• Population Health Honours
• Psychology Honours
• Science Communication Honours
• Science Honours
• Statistics Honours

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Admission Requirements

An AQF Level 7 Bachelor of Medical Science Degree, or equivalent, completed within the last two years:

• with a weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU   70 per cent calculated from the 36 units (i.e. 0.75 EFTSL) of courses in the discipline cognate to the honours specialisation, excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses), with the highest marks. 
• And the satisfaction of any admission requirements described in the relevant honours specialisation

Cognate Disciplines

Cognate disciplines are detailed in the honours specialisations available for this honours plan.

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Adjustment Factors

Adjustment Factors do not apply to 1 year honours programs. They do not apply to this program.

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

1. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge.
2. Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence and draw appropriate conclusions.
3. Analyse and interpret original research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate.
4. Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques and methods to collect original research data
5. Communicate and justify complex concepts and results clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.