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Victorian Institute Of Forensic Medicine Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Victorian Institute Of Forensic Medicine

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

Southbank, Australia

1 up to 2 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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Jan 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) offers students a comprehensive understanding of medical science principles and research methodologies. This 1-year program emphasizes hands-on experiences and critical thinking in health-related topics, preparing graduates for advanced studies or careers in healthcare.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields such as medical research, health policy, clinical trials, and laboratory management. Opportunities may also exist in pharmaceutical companies, healthcare consulting, and academic institutions.

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Introduction

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) is a one-year degree for medical students and graduates. The degree is an essential part of your commitment to be at the forefront of medical research. The program embeds students in a research setting with Australian and internationally recognized researchers. This introduces them to research practice. Students learn skills relating to data analysis and the communication of scientific ideas in oral presentations and a written thesis. The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program offers candidates a range of projects across various research streams, matching student interests to projects, respectively.

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) research program provides students with the opportunity to develop many essential attributes:

identify, retrieve, interpret and critically review the clinical and scientific literature in their field;

demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in their chosen area of research;

develop, apply, integrate and generate clinical and scientific data using theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches;

communicate ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of written and oral formats;

demonstrate the ability to work independently to undertake a scientific literature review and to prepare presentations;

demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively to design, develop, implement and analyze research.

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