Flinders University
Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) – 4 years is designed to offer students an opportunity to extend their undergraduate studies by demonstrating their ability to work in a research environment. The course extends the curriculum offered in the Bachelor of Medical Science (BMS) and includes higher performance expectations.
The BMS degree has been designed to produce graduates who as medical scientists are specialists in a major area of science and possess well-developed skills to liaise with other groups of scientists, such as medical practitioners and biotechnologists. Extending on this, the Honours year provides students with the opportunity to undertake an individual research project in an area of medical science, from design to execution. Students will gain experience in research design, and develop their abilities in critical analysis of information, data management and theory generation using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Delivery mode
Flinders University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admission Pathways:
If you are applying for this course, you have several admission pathways:
You Have Recent Secondary Education:
- Year 12 Grades Entry
- uniTEST
- School Recommendation Program
- Research Project B Pathway
- Elite Athlete Pathway
- Assessment Centre Entry Pathway
- Portfolio Entry Pathway
If you have completed the equivalent of at least one semester but no more than two years of higher education, you may be considered based on your higher education results.
You Have Completed Vocational Education and Training (VET):
- TAFElink - Guaranteed entry to selected courses
- Dual Offer Pathways
- Credit Transfer
You Have Work and Life Experience:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Flinders Foundation Studies Program
- Year 12 Qualifications (completed more than two years ago)
- Military Pathways - Military Academic Pathway Program (MAPP)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Biochemist
Biochemists are scientific professionals who are fascinated by the chemical structure of living cells and the biological processes that occur insid...
Microbiologist
A Microbiologist studies microorganisms and uses their knowledge to develop products such as vaccines or medications. You might focus on a particul...
Physiologist
A Physiologist is a healthcare professional who studies the functions and processes of the human body, often focusing on how these processes affect...
Medical Researcher
A Medical Researcher plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare through scientific investigation, typically working in laboratories or clinical s...
Biomedical Scientist
A Biomedical Scientist performs medical tests and analyses laboratory results. You might prepare reports on your findings to help medical staff mak...
About Flinders University
Flinders has a vision to be internationally recognised as a world leader in research, an innovator in contemporary education, and the source of Australia’s most enterprising graduates.
Flinders University has developed a remarkable record of achievement across an impressive range of endeavour.
Through the diverse efforts of an eclectic cohort of teachers, researchers and graduates, Flinders has exerted a profound and distinctive influence on society and in its various communities.
