Overview 2021
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Course objectives
The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) prepares students for a range of careers in biomedical research. By providing a year's training in research, it aims to give students a competitive edge in post-graduate study or seeking employment in biomedical research laboratories.
Career outcomes
Graduates are considered research professionals and can expect to find employment in a range of areas including the pharmaceutical, pathology and biomedical industries, biotechnology companies, research institutes, hospitals and universities at both State and Commonwealth levels. They will also be well prepared for more advanced postgraduate study in a range of Medical Research areas, including research based PhD and MSc degrees.
Professional Recognition
While there is no professional recognition, students will gain skills to allow them to move into research related areas.
Course structure
To qualify for the Bachelor of Medical Research (Honours) students must successfully complete 100% load, as specified in the course schedule.
Schedule
Aims: (i) to provide a year's training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in seeking employment in biomedical research laboratories and departments requiring skills in epidemiological and population health research; and (ii) to provide students with…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CMS405 Bachelor of Medical Research Honours 1
Aims: i) to provide a year's training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in seeking employment in biomedical research laboratories and departments requiring skills in epidemiological and population health research; and ii) to provide students with…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CMS406 Bachelor of Medical Research Honours 2
Entry requirements
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
- Completion of BMedRes (M3M), or an equivalent degree from another institution.
- International Applicants must submit evidence of having IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0
- Evidence is not required from applicants who have completed the BMedRes at UTAS within the last 5 years
Applicants should note that meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours.
Articulation from
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Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2021 Total Course Fee (international students): $32,950 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $32,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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