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

Handbook year	2021
Course code	72109
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Owner	Division of Tropical Health and Medicine
College	College of Medicine and Dentistry

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Students must have successfully completed the first three years of the AQF level 7 MBBS program at JCU with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average)in each of the years 2 and 3 of the MBBS course (excluding selective subjects) if commencing after completion of MBBS 3. If commencing after completion of MBBS 4, a minimum grade point average of 5.0 in each of years 2, 3 and 4 (excluding selective subjects) is required. If commencing after completion of MBBS 5, a minimum grade point average of 5.0 in each of years 3, 4 and 5 (excluding selective subjects) is required.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3b – 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. Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
Post admission requirements	Depending on the area of research and/or professional experience placement activities, students must comply with the relevant mandatory pre-placement requirements of the University and the Host facility. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements throughout their enrolment in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

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.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

MD4111:03 Medical Science Honours Part 1 of 3

MD4112:09 Medical Science Honours Part 2 of 3

MD4113:12 Medical Science Honours Part 3 of 3

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Townsville

Candidature

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

Progression

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

Credit

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Not applicable
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

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