Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Health and welfare
The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is a 4-year degree designed to offer you an opportunity to extend your undergraduate studies by demonstrating your ability to work in a research environment. It extends the curriculum offered in the Bachelor of Medical Science and includes higher performance expectations. It has been designed to produce graduates who, as Medical Scientists, are specialists in a major area of science and possess well-developed skills to liaise with other groups of scienti
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Adelaide
- SA
- Course code
- CRICOS 094999C
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Course overview
The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is a 4-year degree designed to offer you an opportunity to extend your undergraduate studies by demonstrating your ability to work in a research environment. It extends the curriculum offered in the Bachelor of Medical Science and includes higher performance expectations. It has been designed to produce graduates who, as Medical Scientists, are specialists in a major area of science and possess well-developed skills to liaise with other groups of scientists, such as Medical Practitioners and Biotechnologists. The Honours year provides students with the opportunity to undertake an individual research project in an area of medical science, from design to execution. Students will gain experience in research design, and develop their abilities in critical analysis of information, data management and theory generation using both qualitative and quantitative methods. There are five majors available within this degree: Health & Medical Research, Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Molecular Medicine & Physiology, Neuroscience & Anatomy and Medical Studies. Pursue one of these majors to explore an area of specialised interest and focus your future career, or choose your own adventure and discover areas you're particularly passionate about as you study. Practical experience This degree provides students with practical experience that prepares them for the workforce. Students will undertake a professional placement in their third year of study, developing hands-on experience in a laboratory setting and important practical skills that enhance their employability with support from the Research Education and Development (RED) Hub. Your career This is an innovative and flexible degree providing exciting options for moving into a range of careers in the areas of medical science and research. It offers specialised study for those seeking to work as medical science professionals in such areas as microbiology, molecular medicine, physiology and anatomy, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
International ATAR: •
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Vietnam Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma
8.5
80%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International ATAR: •
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Bedford Park Campus | — | — | $36,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Bedford Park Campus | — | — | $36,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Bedford Park Campus
PrimaryAdelaide, SA
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)flinders.edu.au
- Flinders Universityflinders.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Student Guide 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- Research degree eligibilityOfficial source
- Postgraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source