Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours

The Bachelor of Medical Research Honours is a research-led course, providing a strong foundation in medical research.

It is designed to help you develop the skills to push the boundaries of what science knows about human health.

If you've got a passion for saving lives, helping people and conducting scientific experiments, then this is the degree program for you.At its core are the concepts and principles underlying human health and disease, as well as an understanding of the technologies, strategies and tools used to address medical research problems.In choosing the Bachelor of Medical Research Honours you will:Build a degree that is tailored to your own interests:

your choices for a Major are Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Pathology or Anatomy and PhysiologyLearn from active research scientists who are well equipped to teach research methods and skills as they apply to their disciplines.Acquire transferable skills – teamwork, critical thinking and the ability to communicate clearly - that will equip you for lifelong learningEnjoy practical real-world learning experiences such as laboratory work and participation in project-based researchFrom 2018 onwards, our new curriculum offers you more flexibility and choice in how your degree is structured.

The Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours consists of:

• Ten Core units: 4 introductory, 2 intermediate, 4 advanced units
• A discipline-specific major of 8 units: 2 introductory, 2 intermediate, 4 advanced units
• A minor of 4 units: 2 introductory, 2 intermediate units
• Two elective units consisting of 1 degree elective and 1 breadth unit.
• An Honours year (100 credit points). Students can choose either a Research Honours or Applied Honours specialisation.

Please note that the first year of the degree may be studied on the Newnham campus in Launceston.

If you're interested in studying the Bachelor of Medical Research (Honours) you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in one or more disciplines(s) and identify research questions in specific topics in health and disease