Bachelor of Medical Science (565IN)

The primary aim of the Bachelor of Medical Science is to provide an experiential introduction to the process of biomedical research. The AMS program allows students to:

• practice the concepts of project design, ethical consideration and application of research methods;
• develop skills in the assembling and evaluation of scientific data to provide a scientific rationale for updating medical practice and treatment and/or understanding the mechanisms of disease;
• comprehend the selection of appropriate statistical techniques to appraise scientific data;
• assess the benefits and limitations of research an area/discipline of clinical interest;
• demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the diversity and breadth of biomedical research;
• demonstrate autonomy and independence in defining research methods, locating relevant resources and critically evaluating evidence and;
• actively participate in improving knowledge in a specific areas of medicine by critical review of scientific and medical evidence.