2016 Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (0041) Application Form
Application Closing Date for Semester 1 2016
commencement: Thursday, September 3rd, 2015
You must apply online at E-Admissions:
http://applicant.connect.monash.edu/connect/webconnect
You are required to upload your completed BMedSc (Hons)
application form in portable document format (pdf) into
E-Admissions.
Admission Requirements
Monash MBBS students may take leave from their course to
pursue a BMedSc research program in a discipline area offered
by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in
order to qualify for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours),
provided they have:
External students must supply a certified copy of their
academic record through e-admissions. If you are currently
undertaking studies, forward final results and evidence of
completion as soon as these are available. An offer cannot be
completed until this information is received. Please do NOT
send original documents.
External applicants will have their entire academic record
considered. Further information can be found at:
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/bmedsci/
International Applicants
In addition to the requirements for external students,
international students MUST apply through Monash International
by completing the application form at:
https://applicant.connect.monash.edu.au/connect/webconn
ect
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successfully completed at least the first two years of
the Monash undergraduate-entry Bachelor of Medicine
and Bachelor of Surgery
Course Commencement
The commencement date for successful applicants commencing
BMedSc(Hons) in 2016 is week 0: 22 February 2016.
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successfully completed the first year of the graduateentry Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
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graduated from a Monash University Bachelor of
Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
YOU WILL NEED TO ATTEND COMPULSORY TRAINING
SESSIONS IN WEEK 0 (22– 26TH FEBRUARY, 2016) BEFORE
YOU CAN START WORKING ON YOUR PROJECT.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
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in all cases have achieved a credit average.
The number of available domestic BMedSc(Hons) placements in
2016 will be capped at 75. If the demand for BMedSc
placements is higher, academic performance criteria will be
used to cap domestic BMedSc(Hons) offers.
External Applicants
Students who are studying or have completed a medicine
program at a university other than Monash must have completed
studies with a credit average corresponding to a minimum of two
years of the Monash undergraduate MBBS program in a
medicine program with equivalent curriculum content, learning
outcomes and academic standards as determined by the Faculty
of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University.
Applicants Please Note
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ONLY the BMedSc(Hons) Office can make an offer
for the Honours program. Completion of this form
and any recommendation(s) made by the
School/Department do not constitute an offer for the
Honours program, nor does it classify the applicant as a
student of the University.
Further enquiries
Further information about the Honours program can be found at
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/bmedsci/
Administration queries can be address to:
Ms Cathy Nolan-Shaw
phone: +61(3) 9902 0853, email: bmedsc@monash.edu
Section 1: To be completed by applicant
PERSONAL DETAILS
Monash Student ID:
Title:
Date of Birth:
Family Name:
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Gender: F
M
Given Name(s):
Are you an international student?
Yes
No
Postal Address for Correspondence
Number and Street:
Suburb:
State:
Postcode:
Telephone (BH):
Telephone (Mobile):
Email (Monash student account if applicable):
Details of Previous or Current Course
Name of Institution/University:
Campus:
No
Course Completed?
Yes
Year Completed:
Semester and Year Expected to Complete:
If Monash MBBS student please state your current
MBBS YEAR __________
The information on this form is collected for the primary purpose of assessing your application. Other purposes of collection include creating or changing
enrolment records on the student database, attending to administrative matters, corresponding with you and statistical analyses. If you choose not to
complete all the questions on this form, it may not be possible for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) office to assess your application. Personal
information may also be disclosed to relevant bodies for the verification of qualifications. You have a right to access personal information that Monash
University holds about you, subject to any exceptions in relevant legislation. If you wish to seek access to your personal information or inquire about the
handling of your personal information, please contact the University Privacy Officer on 9905 6011.
I declare that the information supplied on this form and information given in support of my application is correct and complete. I acknowledge that the
provision of incorrect information or the withholding of relevant information relating to my application and/or academic transcript may result in the
withdrawal of an offer of a place in the course. I acknowledge Monash University reserves the right to seek from other relevant bodies verification of the
standing of my claimed qualifications. I have read the University’s statement on privacy and the purposes for which my personal information will be used
(www.privacy.monash.edu.au/pc_privacy_coll.htm) I agree to be bound by the statutes, regulations and policies of the University as amended from time to
time and agree to pay all fees, levies and charges directly arising from my enrolment. I consent to receiving information electronically and agree to access
the correspondence of my Monash University email account on a regular basis.
Student Declaration: (please strike out the relevant clause below if you do not consent) If selected for the Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Medical
Science:
1.
I consent to my fellow students and Supervisors having access to a listing including my full name, title of project and Monash student e-mail
address.
2.
I consent to the Medical Research Student Society (MRSS) having access to my Monash student e-mail address for distribution of upcoming
meetings, etc.
3.
I warrant that the information on this form, or provided in support of my application, is correct and complete.
4.
I acknowledge that the provision of incorrect information or the withholding of relevant information relating to my application, including academic
transcript/s, might invalidate my application and that the University may withdraw an offer of a place or cancel my enrolment in consequence.
5.
Should the University determine that I have submitted a false document, I consent to the University disclosing this information to other relevant
tertiary institutions.
6.
I consent to any educational institution at which I am or have been a student and/or any current or past employer providing Monash University
with any information which that institution or employer holds about me concerning my attendance, conduct, grades and/or qualifications or
experience to assess my suitability for an offer and/or enrolment.
7.
I have read the University’s statement on privacy and the purposes for which my personal information will be used (available at
www.privacy.monash.edu.au/guidelines/collection-personal-information.html).
8.
If sponsored, I permit Monash University to release details of my academic progress to my sponsoring body on their request. I agree to abide by
the statutes, regulations and policies of Monash University.
9.
If I am an international student from a partner university, I confirm that I will not undertake any activities as part of this course which include :
Undertaking exposure prone procedures; or
Requiring patient interaction in a hospital environment
ref: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/book/australian-guidelines-prevention-and-control-infection-healthcare-2010/b5-3-exposure-prone-proc
10. I understand that it is the Course Management Committee expectation that I will be in attendance (Mon – Fri) ~9.00am – 5.00pm at my research
placement or as negotiated with my supervisor.
11. I understand that I am required to attend the BMedSc(Hons) foundation skills orientation program including the OH&S session before I can
commence work at my research placement.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
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BMedSc(Hons) Course Overview and Important Dates
MED4301 (12 credit point unit)
Foundation Skills – Orientation (Compulsory)
Commencement at Research Placement
Progress Report – (Hurdle)
1st Department Oral Presentation – (25% of unit)
Literature Review – 7,500 words (75% of unit)
2016 Important Dates
24-26/02/2016
29/02/2016
13/04/2016
By 29/04/2016
11/05/2016
MED4302 (36 credit point unit)
2nd Department Oral Presentation – (5% of unit)
Thesis – up to 20,000 words (80% of unit)
Faculty Oral – (7.5% of unit)
Scientific Poster – (7.5% of unit)
By 23/09/2016
5/10/2016
19th & 20th /10/2016
19th & 20th /10/2016
Section 2: Project details (to be completed by applicant and potential supervisor)
The purpose of this form is for you to indicate the project of your choice.
PROJECT
Please write print these details clearly
Project Title:
Main Supervisor:
School/Department/Institute:
Phone:
E-mail:
Does the supervisor hold MIGR accreditation?
ref: http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/supervisors/membership/
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YES
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NO
Co-Supervisor:
School/Department/Institute:
Phone:
E-mail:
Does the co-supervisor hold MIGR accreditation?
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YES
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NO
ref: http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/supervisors/membership/
Please note: Quality reviews and systematic reviews are not acceptable for BMedSc(Hons) projects.
The project that BMedSc students undertake, must be ORIGINAL RESEARCH.
Project outline (~ 200 words)
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Physical Location of BMedSc(Hons) Honours Project:
Location where proposed project will be undertaken
(Indicate School and Department or location of
research site and where relevant, state or overseas).
THE SECTION BELOW MUST BE FILLED IN IF THE RESEARCH PLACEMENT IS NOT BASED AT ONE OF THE
MONASH UNIVERSITY FMNHS SCHOOLS, OR ASSOCIATED RESEARCH INSTITUTES.
1. Monash Main Supervisor to explicitly outline reason the reason why the student is required to study
at the external and/or overseas research site. The supervisor must make a strong case for
placements that are overseas.
2. Monash Main Supervisor to explicitly state the previous working collaboration with the Associated
External Supervisor. If the student will be placed overseas, the Monash Chief Supervisor must clarify
how they will maintain regular contact with the student and with the external supervisor while the
student is at their placement.
The Monash Main Supervisor will also be responsible for:
1) ensuring Monash ethics is obtained in a timely manner,
2) assigning examiners for their student and
3) for examining the literature review and thesis for another student within the BMedSc cohort.
Monash Main Supervisor to tick which FMNHS School they are attached to
(this data will be used to determine oversight of student assessments and to direct the faculty funding to the
appropriate school)
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ARMI
CENTRAL CLINICAL SCHOOL
EASTERN HEALTH CLINICAL SCHOOL
HUDSON INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH – (previously known as MIMR-PHI)
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL CLINICAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
SCHOOL OF RURAL HEALTH
OTHER (please state):________________________________________
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Main Supervisor to complete (MUST BE SIGNED).
(1)
I have discussed this project with the student and,
 YES
 NO
from within the cohort (this is an expectation of all supervisors)
 YES
 NO
Have the appropriate ethics approvals been granted or applied for?
 YES
 NO
I have agreed to supervise the student on this project.
(2)
(3)
I agree to mark another student’s literature review and thesis
If yes, please provide approval number. If no, please provide expected submission date: _________
Note: ALL BMedSc(Hons) projects, including those with external research institutions and universities,
require Monash ethics clearance unless no humans, animals, tissues or database data will be used in
the project (eg projects only using immortalised cell lines).
(4)
Do you anticipate being absent for any periods in excess of
2 weeks during the academic year?
 YES
 NO
If yes, please advise time and duration of absence: ____________________________
(5)
How many Honours students have you supervised? BMedSc(Hons) ___________ Other_________
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Co- Supervisors to complete (MUST BE SIGNED). All students are required to have a co-supervisor.
(1)
I have discussed this project with the student and,
I have agreed to co-supervise the student on this project.
(2)
 YES
 NO
 YES
 NO
Do you anticipate being absent for any periods in excess of
2 weeks during the academic year?
If yes, please advise time and duration of absence: ____________________________
(3)
How many Honours students have you supervised? ? BMedSc(Hons) ___________ Other_________
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________________
SECTION 3
This section (MUST BE SIGNED) by the appropriate BMedSc(Hons) School Representative for
students whose Main Supervisor is associated with CCS, SCS or SPHPM.
For all other students, this form must be signed by the Head of School or Department, to which
the Monash Main Supervisor is attached.
I fully support this application and I am satisfied that appropriate resource/s, permit/s and supervision is/are available in
this Department/School/Institute for successful completion of the above named project.
Signature: ________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Print Name: _______________________________________________________School /Dept___________________
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Contacts:
BMedSc(Hons) School Representatives and BMedSc(Hons) School Contacts
SCHOOL
BMedSc(Hons) SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES and
BMedSc(Hons) School Contacts
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CENTRAL CLINICAL SCHOOL
CCS BMedSc(Hons) REPRESENTATIVE:
Professor Jennifer Hoy – email: Jennifer.Hoy@monash.edu
Phone: +61 3 9076 6900 PA: Mary Bowes 9076 5436
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SCHOOL OF CLINICAL SCIENCES
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HUDSON INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(previously known as MIMR-PHI)
EASTERN HEALTH CLINICAL SCHOOL
SCS BMedSc(Hons) REPRESENTATIVE:
Dr Anthony White – email: anthony.white@monash.edu
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SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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ARMI
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SCHOOL OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE
School Contacts:
A/Professor Jan Coles – 990 24461
email: Jan.Coles@monash.edu
BMedSc(Hons) Chief Examiner - bmedsc@monash.edu
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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & PREVENTIVE
MEDICINE
SPHPM BMedSc(Hons) SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVE:
Professor Allen Cheng
email: allen.cheng@monash.edu
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SCHOOL OF RURAL HEALTH
School Contact:
BMedSc(Hons) Chief Examiner - bmedsc@monash.edu
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OTHER
Contact:
BMedSc(Hons) Chief Examiner - bmedsc@monash.edu
School Contacts:
Dr Carmel Pezaro – email: carmel.pezaro@monash.edu
BMedSc(Hons) Chief Examiner - bmedsc@monash.edu
School Contacts:
Dr Melanie Pritchard - 990 29221
- email Melanie.Pritchard@monash.edu
BMedSc(Hons) Chief Examiner - bmedsc@monash.edu
Applications to be submitted online at:
https://applicant.connect.monash.edu.au/connect/webconnect
Applications close 3rd September, 2015
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