Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

This course is tailored for high-achieving students seeking to enhance their expertise in medical science through a year of focused research. Opt for this programme to immerse yourself in a rigorous research environment, mentored by top-tier professionals, and gain a prestigious qualification that distinguishes you in the competitive medical science arena.

UTS Science stands out for its commitment to scientific innovation and global STEM impact, offering you a transformative education that equips you to drive change in the scientific community.

You will undertake a significant research project, collaborating with UTS labs or industry partners, honing your investigative skills and professional competencies. This hands-on experience ensures you master not only research methodologies but also critical professional skills such as scientific writing and communication.

Upon completion, you will possess a qualification that broadens your career prospects in medical science and lays a solid foundation for further postgraduate research, should you choose to pursue it.

Course features
Students complete a year-long medical science research project in a UTS laboratory or with one of the university’s numerous industry partners. They work under the guidance of leading academics and practitioners, developing research skills with real relevance to industry. They also learn to engage, partner and collaborate with working scientists and develop a range of professional capabilities, including report writing and presentation skills, that have immediate utility in a vast range of medical science and similar roles.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The honours program is normally open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final two-thirds of the undergraduate program.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

The honours program is normally open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final two-thirds of the undergraduate program.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.