Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours

Bachelor (Honours)

The Honours program in Medical Science is designed to provide students with a firm foundation for further study in medicine and future vocational career pathways.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Duration

1 - 3 years full-time

Course Code

M4N, 099226G

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$36,250 per year / $36,250 total

About this course

The Honours program in Medical Science is designed to provide students with a firm foundation for further study in medicine and future vocational career pathways. The opportunity to undertake an in-depth research project will provide an important understanding of the processes of medical research in laboratory, community and clinical settings. As well as the major research project students are required to investigate and communicate analysis and outcomes of other important contemporary biomedical research.

Entry requirements

All applicants must have:

Submitted a completed Project Confirmation Form before submitting an application for entry into the honours course (for more information on the application process see the Project Handbook).
Completed at least three years of 100% load in M3N, or similar approved course interstate; with credit average, or equivalent.

All applicants must have:

Submitted a completed Project Confirmation Form before submitting an application for entry into the honours course (for more information on the application process see the Project Handbook).
Completed at least three years of 100% load in M3N, or similar approved course interstate; with credit average, or equivalent.
Additionally for international applicants: IELTS (Academic) - Overall 7.0 (target no individual band less than 7.0) - evidence is not required from applicants who have commenced, or completed, the MBBS at UTAS within the last 5 years.

Study locations

Cradle Coast

Launceston

Hobart

Career pathways

The profession of Medicine offers a diverse range of career opportunities. On completion of the MBBS, graduates will work in an approved hospital undertaking general medical training as an intern. Graduates of the BMedSc (Hons) will be well placed for advanced vocational career pathways including specialist training in one of a number of fields such as anaesthesia, dermatology, obstetrics and gynaecology, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, pathology, psychiatry, radiology and surgery.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Tasmania.

84.1%

Overall satisfaction

73.3%

Skill scale

69.4%

Teaching scale

95%

Employed full-time

$107.7k

Average salary

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