Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) | 2017

Overview

The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Deans Scholar) degree is a 4-year flexible program designed specifically for high-achieving students who wish to study the scientific basis of human structure, function and health. The qualification provides a basis for a wide range of careers or further study in the medical and health sciences, including higher degree research and postgraduate studies in medicine and the allied health professions.

The course is built upon core subjects in first year, which provide foundation knowledge in the sciences underpinning human structure, function and health. Students will receive rigorous training in human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, together with electives in a variety of areas such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, neuroscience, nutrition, psychology and public health.

The program provides students with opportunities to develop their research knowledge and skills throughout their degree, and the chance to participate in a variety of research enrichment activities with options to gain hands-on experience in the diverse range of research laboratories located within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) will be able to:

1. Critically review, analyse and synthesise information;
2. Explain principles and concepts of science that underpin medical science and apply to human health.
3. Understand how scientific knowledge and skills in the area of medical science and health can be applied in professional practice and/or scholarship.
4. Integrate and apply specific knowledge and skills in a number of specialised areas within medical and health sciences that can include anatomy, chemistry/biochemistry, histology, neuroscience, physiology, pathology and medical research.
5. Independently plan and execute a substantial scholarly/research activity in the area of Medical and Health Sciences.
6. Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
7. Clearly communicate extensive and coherent knowledge and ideas about an area of medical and health sciences to others. 

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar), a candidate must satisfactorily complete 192 credit points in accordance with the table below.

Note: 

• No more than 60 credit points can be completed at the 100-level. 

Progression Requirements

Students must have a distinction average in each session of study as an enrolment requirement for course progression. Students who do not maintain a distinction average in each session will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences. In the final year of the course, MEDI400 does not have graded assessment in Autumn session. The final Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1, for further information refer to General Course Rules Section 8.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au