Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Life Science (X0F:4) (0100808) + Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours (M4N) (099226G)

Program Description Foundation Studies Program (Standard) - Life Science (X0F:4) (0100808):

The Foundation Studies program is a direct academic pathway to first-year undergraduate degree study, or an equivalent. The program acts as a bridging course for international students who wish to study a university undergraduate degree course but who don’t yet meet academic requirements and/or have the English language skills for tertiary study.

To successfully complete the program, students must achieve a 50% pass in all units, including English.

Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can enter one of the University of Tasmania’s undergraduate degree courses.

Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours (M4N):

The Honours program in Medical Science is designed to provide students with a firm foundation for further study in medicine and future vocational career pathways. The opportunity to undertake an in-depth research project will provide an important understanding of the processes of medical research in laboratory, community and clinical settings. As well as the major research project students are required to investigate and communicate analysis and outcomes of other important contemporary biomedical research.

The profession of Medicine offers a diverse range of career opportunities. On completion of the MBBS, graduates will work in an approved hospital undertaking general medical training as an intern. Graduates of the BMedSc (Hons) will be well placed for advanced vocational career pathways including specialist training in one of a number of fields such as anaesthesia, dermatology, obstetrics and gynaecology, geriatric medicine, paediatrics, pathology, psychiatry, radiology and surgery.