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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
This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Entry requirements
For Domestic Students
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.
For International Students
Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.
English Language Requirements
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
Course Specific Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Completion of the Bachelor of Medical Research (M3M), or an equivalent degree from another institution completed to a standard of achievement that is deemed acceptable by the College.
- 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.
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Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
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
2022 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.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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