Course code: 0041 + Course abbreviation: BMedSc + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time
On-campus (Clayton F/T only)
This
course provides students who are enrolled in the MB BS with an opportunity to
gain an in-depth understanding of an aspect of medical science and to pursue
the study of this field through research.
Students who have successfully completed at least the first three years of the
MB BS course may take leave from the medical course to pursue special studies
in a discipline area offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health
Sciences in order to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science
(BMedSc).
During the 12-month period, students will undertake research activities
supervised through a department of the faculty and complete a minor thesis.
Students resume the MB BS course after completion of the BMedSc year. The
BMedSc degree is normally awarded at honours standard only.
An applicant for admission to candidature must have completed the first three years of the MB BS course with a good overall academic record and, in addition, as a condition of entry, have achieved a credit grade in the area in which BMedSc studies are to be taken. An applicant with less than a credit may also be admitted to candidature if there are circumstances considered special by the faculty. Students admitted to this course are eligible to apply for a scholarship for the duration of the course.
Students must complete the following units:
Telephone:
+61 3 9905 4309
Email: medicineadmissions@med.monash.edu.au
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