Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) degree is a one-year program designed to provide students with the skills to demonstrate excellence in research with a clear understanding of a research question in relation to current knowledge. This degree fosters abilities and skills to help students:

• plan, design, and perform a research project
• collect and analyse data
• evaluate data
• synthesise results and integrate with relevant ideas and concepts
• communicate
• put relevant OHS principles into practice.

Careers

Possible career paths for graduates of the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) include:

• Healthcare Educator
• Laboratory Manager
• Medical Scientist
• Medical Services Manager
• Pathology Scientist
• Pharmaceutical Scientist
• Research Scientist
• Technical Writer

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• Students must have attained at least a credit average in subjects undertaken in a recognised, relevant undergraduate degree.
• The Postgraduate Coordinator and prospective supervisor will determine whether a student’s 300-level subjects are appropriate for entry into the Honours program.
• Applicants are required to complete a Project Proposal form prior to submitting their application, and attach the completed form as a supporting document.
• Admission will depend on the availability of an appropriate supervisor, who must be identified by the applicant prior to applying for entry.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
• TOEFL (Internet-based): Overall score of 86, with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 18 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 17 in Speaking.
• UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing).

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

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Fees

• International Course fees: $19,344 (2025) per session, with a total course fee of $38,688 (2025).
• Additional fees may apply, including Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025: Application deadline, orientation, and session dates.
• Spring Session, 2025: Application deadline, orientation, and session dates.
• Autumn Session, 2026: Application deadline, orientation, and session dates.
• Spring Session, 2026: Application deadline, orientation, and session dates.

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