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Medical Biology
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Dr Jessica Borger
Administrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
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Structure
100 credit points
The Honours program consists of 100 credit points completed over 12 months full time (or part time equivalent) comprising of two (2) Advanced Coursework subjects and a Research Project.
To be awarded Honours with a specialisation in Medical Biology (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute), students must successfully complete the following:
- BIOL40014 - Advanced Coursework in Medical Biology (25 points)
- BMSC40003 and BMSC40008 - Medical Biology Research Project (75 points)
There are no elective subjects in this Honours program.
Subject Options
Coursework Component
Students must complete 25 credit points of advanced coursework subjects. This is achieved by enrolling in the following subjects in the appropriate semesters.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL40014 | Advanced Coursework in Medical Biology |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Research Component
Students must complete a total of 75 credit points of research across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in a combination of the following subjects in the appropriate semesters.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMSC40003 | Medical Biology Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| BMSC40008 | Medical Biology Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
50 |
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Last updated: 6 March 2025