This course provides students who have successfully completed the equivalent of at least the first two years of undergraduate study in a recognised medicine course with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of an aspect of medical science and to pursue the study of this field through research.
This course is normally awarded at Honours level only.
This course enhances other medical qualifications and students usually undertake this course after two years of the Monash Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, and resume their studies after completing the 12-month degree.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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Attendance type Note: requirements for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here. |
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1 year full-time | 1 year |
| Credit points | 48 total for course | 48 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $8,859 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $47,500 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 068848A |
| Monash course code | 0041 | 0041 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Telephone: +61 3 9902 0237, email: bmedsc@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/bmedsc/ |
Malaysia Student Enquiries Telephone: +60 3 5514 6000 Email: info@monash.edu.my International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
This course is normally open to students who have completed the first two years of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and have achieved a credit average.
Students who have successfully completed at least the first two years of the undergraduate MBBS course and the first year of the graduate entry MBBS may take leave from the medical course to pursue special studies in a discipline area offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in order to qualify for the degree of Honours degree of Bachelor of Medical Science.
Students who are undertaking a medicine program at a university other than Monash must have completed studies corresponding to a minimum of 2 years of the Monash undergraduate MBBS program in a medicine program with equivalent curriculum content, learning outcome and academic standards as determined by the faculty.
Students enrolled in a Monash University, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree may apply to undertake this course, as specified above, any time prior to graduation. Students who enrol in this course when they have completed the final year of their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery enrolment will be placed on intermission and will not be able to graduate from the MBBS until they have completed the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Medical Science. Both awards will be conferred at the same graduation ceremony.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
This course stream is only available to international students currently enrolled in a recognized medical program who have completed study which is the equivalent of 2 years of the Monash undergraduate MBBS program in a medicine program with equivalent curriculum content, learning outcome and academic standards as determined by the faculty. In addition, the overall performance of applicants in their medical course is considered. Candidates should have strong academic results with the equivalent of a credit grade average. Candidates with a lower grade average may be given approval, under special circumstances, for admission by the selection committee.
Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:
IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5.
a TOEFL minimum test score of either;
in the written TOEFL, 600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 5.0; or
in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 100 with at least 24 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website
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