Course Overview

About This Course

The Honours program in Medical Research is designed to provide students with a firm foundation for postgraduate study in Medical Research. For students not wishing to progress further, the opportunity to undertake an in-depth research project will provide an important understanding of the processes of medical research. As well as the major research project students are required to investigate and make presentations on an area unrelated to their research topic, to provide a broader understanding of important issues in contemporary biomedical research.

The critical element of the Honours program is undertaking a major research project, which involves developing research skills, conducting research, and completing a thesis detailing and discussing the findings of the project.

You will complete 100 credit points of core units.

In your final semester, you will need to enrol in XSB400 which will record your final overall Honours result. This unit is administrative only and does not have classes or assessments.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Hobart

University of Tasmania, Churchill Ave, Hobart, TAS 7005

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $9,536 AUD (2027)

Duration

Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 years.

Intakes

Semester 1, Semester 2

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic students:

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Applicants must have:

Submitted a completed Project Application Confirmation Form before submitting an application for entry into the honours course (more information is available at Medical Research with Honours Projects and Application Guide).

Completion of an undergraduate Biomedicine, Pharmacy, Paramedicine or Exercise Science degree from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification (AQF7 or above) from this or another institution.

Applicants are normally expected to have obtained a GPA of at least 5.0 in their year 3 level units.

Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours as all offers are subject to supervisor and project availability.

International students:

Admission to Honours courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects and the English language requirements to be eligible for an offer. Admission is conditional on research project and supervisor availability.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided.

International Applicants must submit evidence of having IELTS (Academic) - 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0. Evidence is not required from applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree at UTAS within the last 5 years.

See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

Applicants must have:

Submitted a completed Project Application Confirmation Form before submitting an application for entry into the honours course (more information is available at Medical Research with Honours Projects and Application Guide).
Completion of an undergraduate Biomedicine, Pharmacy, Paramedicine or Exercise Science degree from the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualification (AQF7 or above) from this or another institution.
Applicants are normally expected to have obtained a GPA of at least 5.0 in their Year 3 level units

Meeting minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee entry to the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours as all offers are subject to supervisor and project availability.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are considered research professionals and can expect to find employment in a range of areas including the pharmaceutical, pathology and biomedical industries, biotechnology companies, research institutes, hospitals and universities at both State and Commonwealth levels. They will also be well prepared for more advanced postgraduate study in a range of Medical Research areas, including research based PhD and MSc degrees.

pharmaceutical
pathology
biomedical industries
biotechnology companies
research institutes
hospitals
universities at both State
Commonwealth levels

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units5 units

CAM426

Medical Research 1

This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…

CAM427

Medical Research 2

This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…

CAM428

Medical Research 3

This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…

CAM429

Medical Research 4

This unit of study aims: (a) to provide training in research, in order to give students a competitive edge in their vocational career path; (b) to provide students with the opportunity to plan, execute, interpret and analyse purposeful experiments, appropriate…

XSB400

Honours

Administrative unit to be used for recording Honours grades and marks…

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours at the University of Tasmania?

The Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours is an undergraduate honours-level degree offered by the University of Tasmania (UTas), focused on medical research. It is intended to provide students with advanced research skills and knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences field.

Does the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours lead to postgraduate study?

An honours degree in medical research at the University of Tasmania is typically designed to serve as a pathway into postgraduate research programs such as a Master's by Research or a PhD, providing students with the research foundation required for further academic or scientific careers.

Where is the Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours delivered?

The University of Tasmania has campuses in Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie, Tasmania, Australia. However, specific campus delivery information for this course was not available from the page content retrieved.

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About This Course

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Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

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Units of Competency

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