Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences)

With an emphasis on project work, this course provides study at a fourth-year level which builds on the knowledge and skills developed at degree level.

It prepares you for postgraduate research by developing skills in:

working independently critical analysis of information problem-solving devising, designing and conducting experimental work written and oral communication.

This course comprises a research project including two oral presentations, a literature review and the project thesis.

The Honours course is a one year (full-time) or two year (part-time) commitment. Students enrol in RBM4002 for two semesters, receiving a single, final mark and grade at the completion of the course. A part-time option is available in which the same structure, content and assessment items are undertaken over four semesters through enrolment in RBM4011.

Honours comprises completion of a research project, including oral presentations, a literature review and research thesis. Honours coursework comprises areas of study in advanced research design, and research conduct, ethics and training. In special cases undergraduate units of studies may be substituted for course work when a student requires further studies of a specialised nature. The lecture or reading programs that make up the course work units will be determined by student's preferences in consultation with the student's approved supervisor(s). Course work will be assessed by oral presentations, written assignments or a written examination.

Course structure and units

FULL-TIME

Semester 1

• Science Honours 2 Unit code RBM4002 Credits48

Semester 2

• Science Honours 2 Unit code RBM4002 Credits48

PART-TIME

Semester 1

• Science Honours (Part Time) Unit code RBM4011 Credits24

Semester 2

• Science Honours (Part Time) Unit code RBM4011 Credits24

Semester 3

• Science Honours (Part Time) Unit code RBM4011 Credits24

Semester 4

• Science Honours (Part Time) Unit code RBM4011 Credits24

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Applicants for this course will need to have met the academic requirements and prerequisites for this course outlined below.

Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Admission criteria

The minimum criteria for admission varies depending on your education background. If you’re not sure which criteria applies to you, use the help tool on this page or make an enquiry and we can assist.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last 2 years)

• Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (e.g. VCE) or
• an Australian or overseas equivalent or
• an International Baccalaureate (IB).

Importance of ATAR for this course

ATAR+

We consider both ATAR and other criteria

NA

ATAR is not a consideration. We use other criteria

Admission criteria

Find out if you meet the admission criteria for a bachelor degree at VU.

Why is ATAR not applicable?

You will not need an ATAR score to meet the admission requirements for this course. Only the successful completion of your secondary school studies, and any additional prerequisites. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their prior experience, ATAR, age, socioeconomic or educational background.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET/TAFE) study

This information is for people who have completed an accredited award at an Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Admission criteria

Find out if you meet the admission criteria for a bachelor degree at VU.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with higher education study

This information is for people whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course.

Admission criteria

To qualify for entry to the honours program, applicants must hold a degree or equivalent with major studies in a relevant discipline. An applicant will usually have attained a Distinction (D) or High Distinction (HD) in units of study related to the intended discipline of Honours study. Entry into the Honours course will normally occur not more than two years after the completion of the first degree.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

Applicants with work & life experience

This information is for applicants who left secondary school more than two years ago and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then.

Admission criteria

Find out if you meet the admission criteria for a bachelor degree at VU.

Special admission programs

Our special admission programs cover a range of access and equity schemes that allow applicants from participating schools or disadvantaged social, economic or cultural environments to receive additional consideration. These include:

• Special Entry Access Scheme (external link) (SEAS) for VTAC applicants.
• Special consideration for direct applicants.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Pathways from VU courses

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Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

This course promotes the development of research skills and training, including ethics; critical appraisal of the literature; and the production of a scholarly piece of writing.