Bachelor of Medical Research

This course gives students who are enrolled in the UWS Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) the opportunity to take leave of absence from the normal medical course for 12 months full time or 24 months part time, after successfully completing years 1 and 2 of MBBS, in order to gain a more detailed experience in medical research than is provided in the normal medical course. Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Medical Research are identical to years 1 and 2 of MBBS. It is expected that students will return to the medical course on completion of the intercalated year, which will complete the requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Research, but the degree is also available as an exit point for those who do not wish to resume MBBS.   

Part time-study is only available to local students and is generally completed by day classes as there are limited night classes.

A Career in Medical Research

As a UWS Medical Research graduate, you'll have a variety of career options to choose from. Some graduates choose to go into secondary school science teaching after completion of an appropriate educational qualification. Others might apply for entry into a graduate entry degree in medicine, or further studies and research in medical science.

How to Apply

All applications for entry to the Bachelor of Medical Research must be made direct to the University. Applicants must be currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at UWS, and have successfully completed at least two years of that course, normally with a credit average, before being admitted to year 3 of the intercalated Bachelor of Medical Research.