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Bachelor of Medical Science and BMedSc/MBBS

 

Bachelor of Medical Science

Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
LH010 Bachelor of Medical Science
LH043 Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours)

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to student choice.

3 Admission to candidature

(1)
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Sydney is either on the basis of completion of secondary study via the NSW Higher School Certificate, leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent (and subject to special admissions provisions as set out in the Coursework Rule), or on the basis of Mature Age Admission as set out in the Admissions chapter of the Coursework Rule.
(2)
Transferring into the Intermediate year of the Bachelor of Medical Science degree. A limited number of students may be permitted to transfer into the course at the beginning of the Intermediate year after completing the first year of a degree with the same or very similar content to the Bachelor of Medical Science. Applicants must complete all of the units of study deemed equivalent by the faculty. Selection is based solely on performance in the first year units of study.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this award are set out in Table IV for the Bachelor of Medical Science. The Dean may permit a candidate of exceptional merit who is admitted to the Talented Student Program to undertake a unit or units of study within the Faculty other than those specified in Table IV.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a student must successfully complete 144 credit points, comprising:
(a)
a minimum of 48 credit points of Junior units of study, including MBLG (1001 or 1901) and 6 credit points of Biology and 12 credit points each from Chemistry, Mathematics and either (i) 12 credit points of Psychology; or (ii) 12 credit points of Physics (not including PHYS1500); (iii) or 6 credit points of psychology and 6 credit points of physics (not PHYS1500)
(b)
48 credit points of intermediate core units of study listed in Table IV; and
(c)
48 credit points of senior units of study, which includes a minimum of 36 credit points of senior units of study taken from the subject areas of Anatomy/Histology, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology; and
(d)
no more than 60 credit points of junior units of study; and
(e)
no more than 12 credit points from outside Table IV.

5 Progression rules

(1)
Except with the permission of the Dean, students may not enrol in an intermediate core unit of study until they have completed 42 credit points of junior units of study.
(2)
Students may not enrol in a senior unit of study until they have completed 42 credit points of intermediate core units of study.

6 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an additional year of full time study.
(2)
Admission, requirements and award of honours are according to the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree, a student must complete 48 credit points of honours units of study in one of the honours subject areas listed in Table IV D.

7 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Medical Science is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the pass degree.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016, or later date as the Faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.

 

Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code Course title
LH034 Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Cross faculty management

(1)
Candidates in this combined degree will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Science until the end of the semester in which they complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science. After that they will be under the general supervision of the Faculty of Medicine (Sydney Medical School).
(2)
The Deans of the Faculties of Medicine and Science shall jointly exercise authority in any matter concerned with the combined degree program not otherwise dealt with in these resolutions.

4 Admission to candidature

(1)
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents) leading to the award of an Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) or equivalent. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Eligible Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander applicants who submit additional information may improve their ranking by participating in the University's access and equity schemes. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
(2)
In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to participate in a semi structured interview. The results of this interview will form part of the ranking of applicants.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in:
(a)
Table IV for the Bachelor of Medical Science in the Faculty of Science handbook; and
(b)
the table of units of study for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the Faculty of Medicine.
(2)
The Dean of the Faculty of Science may permit a candidate of exceptional merit who is admitted to the Talented Student Program to undertake a unit or units of study within the Faculty other than those specified in Table IV.
(3)
To qualify for the award of award of both degrees a candidate must successfully complete 336 credit points, comprising:
(a)
144 credit points to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Medical Science as required in the Bachelor of Medical Science resolutions; and
(b)
192 credit points to qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery as required by the resolutions for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; and
(c)
One zero credit point Medicine unit of study in the first three years of the program.

6 Progression rules

(1)
Candidates must complete all requirements for the degree Bachelor of Medical Science in minimum time and must maintain a minimum average mark of 65 in each year of the Bachelor of Medical Science, this being the minimum achievement required for admission to candidature for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
(2)
Failure to maintain required progression and minimum result requirements will result in candidates being transferred from the combined degree program to the Bachelor of Medical Science with full credit for the units of study completed.

7 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious candidates, in either or both the Bachelor of Medical Science or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
(2)
Honours in the Bachelor of Medical Science requires completion of an additional year of full time study. Candidates must complete the requirements for the honours course full-time over two consecutive semesters.
(3)
Candidates who enrol in the honours year at the completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science will suspend enrolment in the combined degree and transfer to the Bachelor of Medical Science honours candidature and enrol in fourth year units of study, before returning to complete the combined award. Honours can also be attempted at the completion of the combined pass program.
(4)
Admission and award requirements for honours are described in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(5)
Honours in the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery requires successful completion of an alternative set of units completed within the normal timeframe of the pass degree. Admission and award requirements for honours are listed in the course resolutions relating to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.

8 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Medical Science is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class according to the rules specified in the resolutions of the Faculty of Science.
(2)
The Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery is awarded as either Pass or Honours. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class (Division 2) according to the conditions specified in the course resolutions relating to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery.
(3)
Candidates for the award of either Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, and who have not already graduated, will be awarded the relevant pass degree.

9 Credit Transfer

It is not possible for candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery to obtain credit for previous studies.

10 Course transfer

A candidate may abandon the combined program and elect to complete the Bachelor Medical Science in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree. Completion of the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in the future will require a new application for admission to candidature for that course and completion in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.

11 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may elect to complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.

Sample Bachelor of Medical Science

Sem

Unit of study 1
& credit points

Unit of study 2
& credit points

Unit of study 3
& credit points

Unit of study 4
& credit points

Unit of study 5
& credit points

Unit of study 6
& credit points

Total

Year 1

1

MATH1XXX

MATH1XXX

CHEM1XXX

PHYS1XXX

BIOL1XXX

3

3

6

6

6

24

2

MATH1XXX

MATH1XXX

CHEM1XXX

PHYS1XXX

MBLG1X01

3

3

6

6

6

24

Year 2

1

BMED2801

BMED2802

BMED2803

BMED2806

6

6

6

6

24

2

BMED2804

BMED2805

BMED2807

BMED2808

6

6

6

6

24

Year 3

1

Senior core

3XXX

Senior core

3XXX

Senior core

3XXX

Senior core

3XXX or elective

6

6

6

6

24

2

Senior core

3XXX

Senior core 3XXX

Senior core

3XXX

Senior core

3XXX or elective

6

6

6

6

24

Total credit points:

144

Require: 144cp total, min 48cp Junior, min 48cp Intermediate core, min 36cp Senior core, no more than 12cp from units of study outside Table IV.

Table IV €’ Bachelor of Medical Science

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

A. Junior units of study

Candidates are required to enrol in and complete:
(i) MBLG1X01;
(ii) 12 credit points of Junior units of study from the Science Subject Area of Chemistry;
(iii) 12 credit points of Junior units of study from the Science Subject Area of Mathematics;
(iv) 12 credit points of Junior units of study from the Science Subject Area of Physics (excluding PHYS1500) or Computational Science;and
(v) 6 credit points of Junior units of study from the Science Subject Area of Biology.

B. Intermediate units of study

Candidates are required to complete 48 credit points of Intermediate core units of study.
BMED2801
Cell Structure and Function
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 1
BMED2802
Molecular Basis of Medical Sciences
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 1
BMED2803
Cardiac, Respiratory and Renal Function
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 1
BMED2804
Digestion, Absorption and Metabolism
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 2
BMED2805
Hormones, Reproduction and Development
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 2
BMED2806
Sensory and Motor Functions
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 1
BMED2807
Microbes and Body Defences
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 2
BMED2808
Disease in Society
6    P 42 credit points of Junior Bachelor of Medical Science units of study
N All Intermediate level units offered by the Schools of Molecular Bioscience, Medical Sciences and BIOL(2006/2906) and BIOL(2016/2916)
Semester 2

C. Senior units of study

Students may complete their Senior year by taking 48 credit points of Senior core units from the subject areas of Anatomy and Histology, Biology (Genetics) (ie. BIOL3018/3918, 3025/3925, 3026/3926, 3027/3927), Biochemistry, Cell Pathology, Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Physiology. The unit listed in the table below is available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science. Details of the other units available are listed in Table I. Candidates may elect to take 36 credit points of Senior core units and 12 credit points of elective units. The electives may be chosen from any units of study available in the university, and in which the candidate is permitted to enrol by the relevant Faculty or School.
INFD3012
Infectious Diseases
6    A Intermediate microbiology, immunology, molecular biology and genetics.
P 42 cedit points of intermediate BMED units including BMED2807.


The completion of MICR3011 is strongly recommended prior to undertaking this course.
Semester 2

D. Honours units of study

Where honours units of study are designated A, B, C, D the units should be taken in that order, whether a student enrols full-time, part-time or mid-year.
Anatomy
ANAT4011
Anatomy Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ANAT4012
Anatomy Honours B
12    C ANAT4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
ANAT4013
Anatomy Honours C
12    C ANAT4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
ANAT4014
Anatomy Honours D
12    C ANAT4013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Biochemistry
BCHM4011
Biochemistry Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BCHM4012
Biochemistry Honours B
12    C BCHM4011


Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BCHM4013
Biochemistry Honours C
12    C BCHM4012


Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BCHM4014
Biochemistry Honours D
12    C BCHM4013


Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Biology (Genetics)
BIOL4015
Scientific Research in Biology
6    P Pass degree in an area of Life Sciences or Equivalent
C BIOL4016
N BIOL4009, BIOL4010, BINF5002, BINF5003

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
BIOL4016 corequisite not required by Bioinformatics Masters Research Stream students.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4016
Biology Honours A
6    C BIOL4015
N BIOL4011

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4012
Biology Honours B
12    C BIOL4011 or (BIOL4015 and BIOL4016)
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4013
Biology Honours C
12    C BIOL4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4014
Biology Honours D
12    C BIOL4013

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Cell Pathology
CPAT4011
Cell Pathology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
CPAT4012
Cell Pathology Honours B
12    C CPAT4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
CPAT4013
Cell Pathology Honours C
12    C CPAT4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
CPAT4014
Cell Pathology Honours D
12    C CPAT4013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Histology and Embryology
Students should enrol in Anatomy Honours
Immunology
IMMU4011
Immunology Honours A
12    N BMED4011

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
IMMU4012
Immunology Honours B
12    C IMMU4011
N BMED4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
IMMU4013
Immunology Honours C
12    C IMMU4012
N BMED4013
Semester 1
Semester 2
IMMU4014
Immunology Honours D
12    C IMMU4013
N BMED4014
Semester 1
Semester 2
Infectious Diseases
INFD4011
Infectious Diseases Honours A
12    N BMED4021

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
INFD4012
Infectious Diseases Honours B
12    C INFD4011
N BMED4022
Semester 1
INFD4013
Infectious Diseases Honours C
12    C INFD4012
N BMED4023
Semester 2
INFD4014
Infectious Diseases Honours D
12    C INFD4013
N BMED4024
Semester 2
Microbiology
MICR4011
Microbiology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MICR4012
Microbiology Honours B
12    P Department permission required for enrolment
C MICR4011


Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MICR4013
Microbiology Honours C
12    C MICR4012


Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MICR4014
Microbiology Honours D
12    C MICR4013


Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Pharmacology
PCOL4011
Pharmacology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PCOL4012
Pharmacology Honours B
12    C PCOL4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
PCOL4013
Pharmacology Honours C
12    C PCOL4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
PCOL4014
Pharmacology Honours D
12    C PCOL4013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Physiology
PHSI4011
Physiology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PHSI4012
Physiology Honours B
12    C PHSI4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHSI4013
Physiology Honours C
12    C PHSI4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHSI4014
Physiology Honours D
12    C PHSI4013
Semester 1
Semester 2