Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	72109
Version	4
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Students must have successfully completed the first three years of the AQF level 7 MBBS program at JCU with an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) over the three preceding years.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration.
Additional selection requirements	Application for entry to the program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean.
Special admission requirements	Nil

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure.
Additional course rules	Students must attend components of coursework usually completed by honours students within the discipline.
Additional completion requirements	Students must attend research seminars of the College of Medicine and Dentistry and the discipline in which the research is conducted.
Course learning outcomes	Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) graduates will be able to: Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in medical science Demonstrate knowledge and skills in quantitative and/or qualitative research approaches through critical analysis, evaluation and application of the relevant approach Design and successfully conduct well designed research projects that are ethically and culturally safe and empowering in partnership with relevant collaborators Critically evaluate own capabilities as developing researchers to enable structured further learning Communicate a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.

MD4110:12 Medical Science Honours Part 1 of 2

MD4120:12 Medical Science Honours Part 2 of 2

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

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	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Students 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

Award title	BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BMedSc(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable