The Bachelor of Medical Research Honours is a research-led course, providing a strong foundation in medical research. It is designed to help you develop the skills to push the boundaries of what science knows about human health. If you've got a passion for saving lives, helping people and conducting scientific experiments, then this is the degree program for you. At its core are the concepts and principles underlying human health and disease, as well as an understanding of the technologies, strategies and tools used to address medical research problems. In choosing the Bachelor of Medical Research Honours you will: Build a degree that is tailored to your own interests: your choices for a Major are Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Pathology or Anatomy and Physiology Learn from active research scientists who are well equipped to teach research methods and skills as they apply to their disciplines. Acquire transferable skills – teamwork, critical thinking and the ability to communicate clearly - that will equip you for lifelong learning Enjoy practical real-world learning experiences such as laboratory work and participation in project-based research Course objectives In your first year of study you will learn the fundamentals of cells and the systems of the body. The following year, you will start to navigate the interacting systems that make up the human body – including exploring biochemical pathways and physiological systems fundamental to human health and disease. In your third and final year, you will specialise in an area of interest and gain invaluable real-world experience in medical research. This course emphasises the acquisition of research skills and students will have exposure throughout the course to scientists actively involved in medical research, who are investigating current research questions in a range of fields. In your fourth year you will have the choice of completing a Research (has performance criteria) or Applied Honours. The Honours year will provide the opportunity to gain real-world medical research experience. As well as an in-depth knowledge of the disciplines that underpin Biomedicine, students develop important attributes, including: Effective communication skills. Critical and creative thought and problem solving skills. Ethical and social understanding Global perspectives Learning Outcomes Demonstrate advanced knowledge in one or more disciplines(s) and identify research questions in specific topics in health and disease Design and conduct experiments, critically evaluate, analyse and interpret scientific research data and develop new understanding of research problems Source, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesize information from a range of sources to provide solutions to research problems related to health and disease Demonstrate the technical skills required to conduct experiments and collect data to address research questions or test hypotheses Effectively communicate discipline-specific information to a variety of audiences Describe the global importance and impact of medical research Conduct work in a legally, ethically, socially and culturally responsible manner