Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort. The research skills developed within this program will provide an attractive credential for students seeking employment in the public or private sectors. The program will also provide the necessary preparation for entry into a higher degree research program. The multidisciplinary context of the program, involving team-teaching of students and the sharing of coursework and seminar experiences across disciplines will be invaluable to students given the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to researchers and practitioners seeking to understand complex problems in health.

The criteria for admission to this Honours program are: successful completion of the Griffith Bachelor of Medical Science or an equivalent qualification from another university and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.0 for the second and third year level courses of the Bachelor degree.