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Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences)

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With an emphasis on project work, this course provides study at a fourth year level which builds on the knowledge and skills developed at degree level.

It prepares you for postgraduate research by developing skills in:

  • working independently
  • critical analysis of information
  • problem-solving
  • devising, designing and conducting experimental work
  • written and oral communication

This course comprises a research project including two oral presentations, a literature review and the project thesis.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Health and Biomedicine

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Careers

This course equips you for a career in:

  • medical research
  • further studies to PhD
  • research assistant

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

This course promotes the development of research skills and training, including ethics; critical appraisal of the literature; and the production of a scholarly piece of writing.

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Units and electives

The Honours course is a one year (full-time) or two year (part-time) commitment. Students enrol in RBM4002 for two semesters, receiving a single, final mark and grade at the completion of the course. A part-time option is available in which the same structure, content and assessment items are undertaken over four semesters through enrolment in RBM4011.

Honours comprises completion of a research project, including oral presentations, a literature review and research thesis. Honours coursework comprises areas of study in advanced research design, and research conduct, ethics and training. In special cases undergraduate units of studies may be substituted for course work when a student requires further studies of a specialised nature. The lecture or reading programs that make up the course work units will be determined by student's preferences in consultation with the student's approved supervisor(s). Course work will be assessed by oral presentations, written assignments or a written examination.

FULL-TIME

Semester 1

Semester 2

PART-TIME

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • Year 12:

    Successful completion of a three year science-based degree with a credit average in the 3rd year of the Biomedical Sciences or equivalent degree.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

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How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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