BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE (HONOURS)

Core Subjects

Structure

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

Critically evaluate own capabilities as developing researchers to enable structured further learning

Design and successfully conduct well designed research projects that are ethically and culturally safe and empowering in partnership with relevant collaborators

Communicate a clear and coherent exposition of knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.

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Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of "Band 3b" – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> 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.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of "Band 3b" – <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/procedures/student-services-procedures/admissions-policy-schedule-ii">Schedule II</a> 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. Offerings: All

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.

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. Offerings: All

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.

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. Offerings: All

Students must attend research seminars of the College of Medicine and Dentistry and the discipline in which the research is conducted.

Students must attend research seminars of the College of Medicine and Dentistry and the discipline in which the research is conducted. Offerings: All

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 placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here. </a>

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 placement requirements <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists">here. </a> Offerings: All

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.

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. Offerings: All

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/MBBS">Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) [End-on]</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/inherent-requirements/MBBS">Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) [End-on]</a>. All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: <a href="https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-disability">Student Disability Policy and Procedure</a>. Offerings: All

Course and Subject Handbook

72109 - Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) [End-on]