Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours

Year	2010
Course Code	72109
Version	3
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Pre-requisites	Candidates must have successfully completed the first three years of the MBBS program with grades in the top 25% of their cohort over the three preceding years.
Additional selection requirements	By invitation of the Head of School
Special admission requirements	A quota on entry into the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors and other resources.

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Candidates must attend components of coursework usually completed by honours students within the discipline.
Additional completion requirements	Candidates must attend research seminars of the School of Medicine and Dentistry and the discipline in which the research is conducted.

MD4110:12 Medical Science Honours Part 1 of 2

MD4120:12 Medical Science Honours Part 2 of 2

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Course progression requisites	Candidates must complete relevant safety/training courses, e.g. laboratory safety for lab-based programs, before commencing their research.
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Candidates are required to address relevant animal or human ethics issues through applying to the University’s Ethics Committee for permission to conduct their project.
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable

Version No.	Approval Date	Modification Type	Effective Date
1-09	10/2009	Original document	10/2009