Medical research is the foundation that underpins advances in medicine, giving insight into the mechanisms of human disease. In this honours specialisation you will be introduced to all aspects of medical research, with an emphasis on laboratory-based learning. Usually taken full time for two consecutive semesters, it is structured around a substantial research project undertaken with the guidance of a supervisor, culminating in the production of a thesis. You will develop skills in laboratory and/or analytical techniques, critical reasoning, and written and oral communication. Medical research Honours provides you with a solid foundation to the application of scientific principles to the field of human health, and can be an entry into many careers both within and outside of medical science.
Learning Outcomes
- Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic to generate new knowledge in an area of medical research.
- Systematically evaluate relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Demonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques in medical research to collect original research data.
- Analyse and interpret original medical research data with statistical or other evaluative processes where appropriate.
- Communicate and justify complex concepts and results clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Other Information
For more information on Honours year in Science, Health and Medicine, please visit: https://students.science.anu.edu.au/program-admin/pathways-honours
Here you will be able to access:
- The JCSMR Supplementary form , which all applicants will need to fill out and submit with their application;
- Additional information on how to apply for Honours, including deadlines.
Relevant Degrees
- Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) (HBIOT)
- Bachelor of Environment and Sustainability Advanced (Honours) (AENSU)
- Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) (HENVS)
- Bachelor of Genetics (Honours) (HGENE)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) (HHLTH)
- Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) (HMASC)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (HMEDS)
- Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science (APHSC)
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours) (ASCAD)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (HSC)
Admission Requirements
Satisfaction of the admission requirements described in the relevant honours plan, with
- a major or specialisation or equivalent in a cognate discipline, or 8 courses in a cognate discipline, with at least 4 x 3000-level courses or equivalent with a weighted average mark equivalent to an ANU 70 per cent calculated from the 36 units (i.e. 0.75 EFTSL) of courses in the cognate discipline, excluding 1000-level courses (i.e. introductory undergraduate courses), with the highest marks
- and with the written approval of an identified supervisor for the thesis
Cognate Disciplines:
Biomedical science, biology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, neuroscience, genetics, cancer biology, human biology, pathology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, biological psychology, quantitative biology, biophysics, computer science and mathematics
Cognate Disciplines
Biomedical science, biology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, neuroscience, genetics, cancer biology, human biology, pathology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, physiology, biological psychology, quantitative biology, biophysics, computer science and mathematics
Requirements
This Honours specialisation requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of MEDN4001 Medical Research Honours, which must be undertaken more than once, in consecutive semesters.
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