Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

This is a prestigious program of coursework and research in Biomedical science for high achieving students who have completed the Bachelor of Biomedical Science or a comparable degree course.

You will undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your specialist field, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling. The course offers a pathway to higher level research in biomedical science.

There is a wide breadth of biomedical research available in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, providing a high degree of flexibility for you to pursue your honours year in a field of your choice.

Studies can be undertaken within one of the schools of the faculty, including:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology and Psychiatry
• Central Clinical School
• Eastern Health Clinical School
• Public Health and Preventative Medicine
• Southern Clinical School.

Studies can also be undertaken with one of the affiliated institutes such as the:

• Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
• Baker Medical Research Institute
• MacFarlane Burnet Centre for Medical Research
• Mental Health Research Institute
• Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research
• Monash Institute of Medical Research.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework Level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1. demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in a focussed area of biomedical science
2. develop, apply, integrate and generate biomedical science knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
3. collect, organise, analyse and interpret biomedical science data meaningfully using experimental and computational approaches
4. communicate ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats
5. work independently to undertake a scientific literature review and work collaboratively to design, develop and implement a research project
6. exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your area of focus within biomedical science. In the research component you will develop research methodologies appropriate to your focus and plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.

This course comprises 48 points including research (36 points) and coursework (12 points):

• BMS4100 Biomedical science research project (36 points)
• BMS4200 Advanced studies in biomedical science (12 points)

Satisfactory completion of this course may provide credit toward a Monash master's by coursework degree and will provide the preparation necessary to undertake a master's by research degree or a doctorate (PhD) degree.