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Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Honours

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Honours

Abbreviation:

MBBS (Hons)

UOW Course Code:

889

CRICOS Code:

078310G

Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words:

Graduate School of Medicine, Health & Medicine,Medical Science, Medicine

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

GSM Summer, Autumn*

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

*This program is also available in Spring Session.

Course Description

The Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Honours is designed to provide students with skills to demonstrate excellence in ethical research, integrated with a clear understanding of a specific research question in relation to current knowledge.

The degree fosters abilities and skills in:
• research ethics
• identifying and refining a research question
• planning, designing and conducting a research project
• using and refining research methods
• collecting, analysing and evaluating data
• synthesising and integrating results with relevant ideas, concepts and existing knowledge
• communicating ideas and findings.

The Honours year, is a stand-alone program at the conclusion of an MBBS. In addition to undertaking an Honours Project, students will be expected to spend the equivalent of one day a week in a clinical setting.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission to the University of Wollongong - Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) applicants must hold a Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. It is essential for candidates to demonstrate a high level of academic performance, as determined by the Graduate School of Medicine. This will include performance in written examinations and Research & Critical Analysis assessment tasks.

In addition, international students must demonstrate English language minimum requirements:

IELTS Score - minimum overall: 7, Reading: 6.5, Writing: 6.5, Speaking: 6.5, Listening: 6.5

The English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the University's International Students website.

Note: Honours students will only be taken where an approved supervisor and project is available.

Formal enrolment in the GSM Honours program is completed through SOLS upon the receipt of a formal University of Wollongong offer. For assistance with enrolment contact the Honours Coordinator.

The Honours program has been structured to match the timing of Australian and North American internship/training programs. Students who proceed with the December - June option will be able to commence Australian internships in midyear (noting that some but not all Local Health Districts take midyear interns). Students pursuing training opportunities in North America will be able to commence at the beginning of that program which is midyear.

Students electing to undertake the Honours program in March - December, in line with current NSW Health Policy, will be eligible to commence NSW internships in the following year.

In order to attend clinical placements, students are required to have a Criminal Record Check. Students are also required to comply with NSW Health Department Circular 'Occupational Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseases', available on the NSW Health Department website. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be able to attend clinical placements and therefore will not be able to enrol in the course. Students should read the information found in the Additional Information section.

Medical students are registered with the National Medical Board, and subject to the provisions of that body in relation to issues affecting fitness to practice. Further information can be found here.

Course structure

Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

The program takes one full-time year to complete.

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

MEDI606

Special topics in Medicine

Annual

48

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

Upon completion of a University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, graduates will have an extensive range of career options. Graduates may undertake work in private or public health, research, aid organizations, the defence forces, or a combination of these areas. There are many specialties available to graduates after completion of the University of Wollongong Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, including:

Accident and emergency, anaesthesia, dermatology, general practice, geriatric medicine, intensive care, medical administration, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, occupational medicine, ophthalmology, paediatrics, oncology, cardiology, neurology, pathology, histopathology, microbiology, psychiatry, public health medicine, radiology, rehabilitation medicine, sexual health, sports medicine or surgery.

The Honours program adds value to the basic MBBS degree, substantially broadening the skills-base, and sets the graduate apart from the bulk of students who have completed a Bachelor's degree only, providing enhanced career and employment prospects.

Completion of the Honours research program to a high standard, and especially success in publication of the research, may increase the opportunity for selection into specialist training programs and increase choice for postgraduate clinical placements.

Honours also represents the most direct path for students to gain entry into a doctoral level higher degree research program (PhD). Achievement of 1st Class Honours will make the graduate competitive for an Australian or University Postgraduate Research Award (scholarship) providing financial assistance to complete a doctorate.

After completion of the MBBS degree, Australian graduates are required to complete an intern year in an Australian hospital as a prerequisite to full medical registration. This requirement can be completed before or after undertaking the Honours program. These internships may not be available to graduates who are not Australian citizens. Further information can be found at here

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: gsm-info@uow.edu.au
Phone +61 2 4221 5925.

Last reviewed: 29 August, 2018