Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) - Medical Research

The Australian National University

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 OutcomesPlan 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 conclusionsDemonstrate sufficient mastery to understand and apply relevant experimental techniques in medical research to collect original research data.

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