Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)Approved Abbreviation: BMedSc(Hons)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3610.1
CRICOS Code: 062092M
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2004 to 2010.
The Honours program encourages independent learning and research, further develops academic ability, provides the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies to a more advanced level, deepens intellectual understanding in the major field of study and develops research skills. An Honours degree is a recognised point of entry for postgraduate research studies at PhD level and enhances a graduate's ability to perform at a high level in a commercial or public organisation. The Honours program consists of a rigorous program of supervised research on a medically related topic, culminating in the production of a thesis and presentation of a final seminar. Students enrol in a 60 credit point honours project and either a 20 credit point research methodology and experimental design unit or a 20 credit point advanced topics and research skills unit, allowing them to explore more advanced topics, including wider areas of research and their applications in science technology and medicine. Although the Honours course is available on several different campuses, some or all of the lectures, workshops and seminars may be held centrally at a single campus to ensure that students are exposed to as wide a range of research topics as possible. The course can provide opportunities for direct commercial and industrial involvement with a diverse range of organisations through the provision of, and joint supervision of, research projects.
Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
Please note: Students must enrol in 300410 Advanced Topics and Research Skills and 300412 Science, Technology and Environment Honours Projects in both 1H and 2H sessions.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
1H
| 300410 | Advanced Topics and Research Skills |
| 300412 | Science, Technology and Environment Honours Project |
2H
| 300410 | Advanced Topics and Research Skills |
| 300412 | Science, Technology and Environment Honours Project |
Part-time
Year 1
1H
| 300410 | Advanced Topics and Research Skills |
2H
| 300410 | Advanced Topics and Research Skills |
Year 2
1H
| 300412 | Science, Technology and Environment Honours Project |
2H
| 300412 | Science, Technology and Environment Honours Project |