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Honours Degree of Bachelor of Medical Science
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Honours Bachelor
Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code N/A
2012
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
The Bachelor of Medical Science - Honours program is a research-based degree, the main component of the program is a research project, leading to the production of a research report or thesis. The Honours program is available only to students who have passed the Third Year Examination for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
Students who pursue The Bachelor of Medical Sciences - Honours program, gain much in terms of maturity, insight into the research culture, practice in scientific thinking, understanding of scientific methods, skills in verbal and written scientific communication and time management skills.
There are two study options for obtaining a Bachelor of Medical Science - Honours (a) full-time study with intermission from the MBBS program, or (b) part-time study concurrent with the MBBS program.
Students who opt to study the Bachelor of Medical Science - Honours program full time benefit from being ‘immersed’ into research activities without having other study commitments. - Related Programs
- Admission and Fee Information
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I am a:Domestic applicants
Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $9,700Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.
Alternative entry pathways
How to Apply
See the Faculty of Health SciencesInternational applicants
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IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $47,500 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability CRICOS 057302D Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program.Prerequisites
Graduate entry only.Equivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
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Annual tuition fees International student place: $47,500 Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Students who have completed the required undergraduate program to a satisfactory level may be eligible to apply for the Honours program. - Areas of Specialisation
- Anatomy and Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Anaesthetia & Intensive Care
- Orthopaedics & Trauma
- Psychiatry
- Surgery
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
- General Practice
- Medicine
- Public Health
- Rural Health
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- Further Information
Please direct enquiries to the University Contact Centre
Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.
- Notes
Contact person:
Dr Helen Payne, Personal Assistant to the Dean and Director of the Medical Program, Medicine Learning and Teaching Unit, on 8303 6323 or email: helen.payne@adelaide.edu.au
Checklist
Option 1: Full-time degree of HB.MedSc – intermission from the MBBS
1. Obtain the approval of Supervisor and School Honours Coordinator.
2. Complete the Application for Honours form.
Application for Honours form. A copy of the Student Leave of Absence form can be obtained from the University website:
Click on: Student Leave of Absence Form
5. When the Dean and Director of the Medical Program has given written approval for the Leave of Absence, the Personal Assistant will forward all the documentation to the Faculty Office to process admission to the Honours program.
6. Enrol on-line in February.
Option 2: Part-time degree of HB.MedSc – concurrent with the MBBS
1. Obtain approval from Supervisor and School Honours Coordinator.
2. Complete Application for Honours form.
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Last updated: Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013
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