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To complement your research, essential laboratory, scientific communication and presentation skills established during your undergraduate degree will be consolidated through workshops and exercises. You&#39;ll also be exposed to leading edge methodologies as part of a competitive research team.<\/p><p>By completing Honours, you&#39;ll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in your field and, through your professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. You&#39;ll also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data and presenting your findings to scientific audiences.<\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 \u2013 Bachelor Degree Honours.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p>Grade average requirements (Compulsory)<\/p><p>Applicants to the course require an average mark of at least 70 in four discipline-specific 3rd-year subjects and an average mark of 65 across all 3rd-year subjects<\/p><p>Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant study area<\/p>", "academicEntReq": "<ul><li><p>You may be eligible to complete Honours in a major completed as part of your undergraduate degree. Your eligibility is subject to the availability and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0006\/1521807\/Honours-Supervisor-Acknowledgement-Form-Biomedical-Science-Honours-MASTER.pdf\">agreement of a suitable supervisor<\/a> for the major and you meeting the entry requirements specific to that major.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours), students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/ABS0WOM\" target=\"_blank\">WOMINJEKA LA TROBE: INDIGENOUS CULTURAL LITERACY FOR HIGHER EDUCATION<\/a><\/td> <td> ABS0WOM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MED4001\" target=\"_blank\">HONOURS BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE A<\/a><\/td> <td> MED4001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 60<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/MED4002\" target=\"_blank\">HONOURS BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE B<\/a><\/td> <td> MED4002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 60<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HH002B\" target='_blank'>Bendigo<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Demonstrate in-depth knowledge in a field of study in biomedical science<\/li><li>Demonstrate highly developed analytical and problem solving skills through the application of complex theoretical concepts that underpin the field of biomedical science to the solution of scientific problems<\/li><li>Work effectively as a practicing researcher, both independently or as part of a team<\/li><li>Choose appropriate methodologies to address biomedical research questions, and analyse and interpret data appropriately to draw logical conclusions<\/li><li>Critically analyse and evaluate published literature to communicate scientific information in context<\/li><li>Demonstrate academic integrity and scientific rigour in conducting and evaluating scientific research, and managing self in professional practice<\/li><li>Apply safe laboratory practices in the design and performance of experiments and data collection<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>More than simply consolidating the knowledge gained from your undergraduate degree, Honours develops your abilities in research and enhances other essential employability skills, giving you a career-ready edge in today&#39;s competitive job market.<\/p><p>Honours is also the best foundation for a postgraduate coursework degree, a higher degree by research or a career in academia. Complete the Honours program with distinction, and you could qualify for entry into the Masters by Research. If you&#39;re a high achiever, you could gain direct entry into a PhD.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "", "fees": { "overview": "Estimated cost per year if studying full time $9,537 <span class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A Commonwealth supported place (CSP) is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. 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