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Overview
- Develop knowledge, problem solving and research skills at an advanced level.
- Work with an experienced researcher to complete a research project in your field of study.
- Gain skills and techniques to advance to postgraduate research and or further career progression.
- Complete in 1 year full-time.
| QUT course code | HL53 |
| Attendance | Full-time |
| Course duration | 1 year full-time |
| Start month | 2013 February, July |
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| CRICOS code | 075798C |
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Details
Why Choose this Course?
The course offers the opportunity to develop knowledge, and problem solving and research skills at an advanced level. The Honours qualification opens a direct pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Applied Science courses, and enhances professional career progressions in a variety of areas.
Course Design
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) is designed to provide a strong and practical foundation for research and professional employment by you acquiring the abilities to:
- understand and apply advanced theories, concepts and techniques in order to recognise, and to seek solutions for, worthwhile scientific problems
- demonstrate, and continue to develop, independence of thought and critical analysis
- contribute effectively to work and research groups
- communicate at a high level in both written and oral forms
Professional Recognition
Australasian graduates may seek membership into one or more of the following organisations:
Association of Clinical Biochemists, AusBiotech Ltd, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Medical Research, and Australian Society for Microbiology. Eligibility for membership is based on the combination of units undertaken in the Honours degree and the Bachelor course that underpins it.
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Course Structure
The core of the honours program is a 48 credit-point project that will provide students with the opportunity to learn about research by conducting a research project with an experienced researcher who acts as both supervisor and mentor. Students will learn about the types of processes, creativity and analytical thinking that lead to scientific and technological advances and how to communicate such findings in a rigorous, systematic manner.
The course consists of two 12 credit point units covering advanced discipline readings and readings in biomedical science; two 12 credit point units covering research strategies; and a 48 credit point research project.
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Entry requirements
Applicants should have completed a bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a relevant area and have attained a minimum grade point average of 5 (on a 7-point scale) or its equivalent.
Application should be made at the end of the final year of the Bachelor degree or within 18 months of completing that degree.
Applicants who do not satisfy the normal entry requirements but who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the final year of the degree and/or appropriate work experience or involvement in research may be admitted at the discretion of the Executive Dean.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: CSP $4100 (indicative) per Semester (48 credit points) (subject to annual review)
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Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
You apply directly to QUT for all our postgraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Checked important dates - the honours application form needs to be submitted for approval in December
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
- Found a supervisor
- Discussed your options and developed your topic
- Written your research proposal
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Collected supporting documents (see application form)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
