Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) (Honours)

This course develops originality and independence of thought and trains students in research. It is the preferred route for students proceeding to a higher degree. Additionally, this course broadens knowledge and provides exposure to the latest developments in biomedical research, thereby enhancing employment prospects.

Graduates from honours have a more fully developed and more complex set of research skills that make them more attractive to employers. Graduates with first or upper-second-class honours are also eligible for direct entry into PhD programs.

• apply biomedical science knowledge to extend the boundary of knowledge through a research project (and/or); demonstrate knowledge of bioscience research methodologies in bioscience and how they are applied to answer research questions
• critically analyse the biomedical science literature to design, implement and evaluate a research project
• determine the type and variety of biomedical science information required using appropriate technologies; synthesise and evaluate scientific and experimental information
• communicate the research process and outcomes through a proposal, dissertation and oral presentations appropriate for a scientific audience; keep accurate records of experimental work and planning
• use appropriate instrumentation to undertake biomedical science experiments
• demonstrate intellectual curiosity throughout the planning, conduct and evaluation of the research process
• consider biomedical science problems from a global perspective; apply international biomedical standards for experimental procedures
• recognise the significance of their project in a broader biological, social and cultural context
• demonstrate an application of the ethical requirements for research in a bioscience research field; work independently to plan and implement a research project