Complete Course Outline
Course: Bachelor of Medical Science (660AA)
Award: Bachelor of Medical Science
Course Level: 10
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science
University Admissions Centre (UAC) Course Code: 368083
CRICOS Code: 046613B
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Judith Anson (Ph: +61 2 6201 2530)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Judith Anson (Ph: +61 2 6201 2530)
Introduction
This course prepares graduates for employment in diagnostic pathology laboratories. It also forms a sound basis for employment in a wide range of biological research laboratories (including medical research) as well as in government regulatory labs. Students also choose this course to prepare for entry into postgraduate medicine, pharmacy and other allied health specialities. The course emphasises a breadth of clinical diagnostic expertise so that graduates can take responsibility in regional laboratories or work as specialists in only one discipline. Honours degrees are available for students seeking deeper understanding and seeking extended careers in medical research fields.
Course Requirements
72 credit points comprising:
(a) Required (60 credit points)
- MJ0050 Major in Human Biology: From Cells to Organism (18 credit points)
- MJ0013 Major in Biological Chemistry (24 credit points) (student will complete unit 6531 Genetics in this Major)
Required units as follows (18 credit points):
577 Mathematical Methods
1809 Data Analysis in Science
4732 Communication in Science
6510 Introduction to Microbiology
8027 Clinical Microbiology
8375 Molecular and Cellular Biology
(b) Restricted choice (3 credit points)
One of the following units:
6520 Professional Practice 1: Medical Science
3238 Research Project in Applied Science (3)
8072 Clinical Chemistry 2
6926 Toxicology
8043 Analytical Chemistry
(c) Open electives (9 credit points)
9 credit points open electives from anywhere in the University. In choosing electives, students should note that no more than 30 credit points at level one is permitted for the entire course.
Typical Course Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 1516 Chemistry 1a | 1517 Chemistry 1b |
| 483 Concepts in Biology | 1809 Data Analysis in Science |
| 577 Mathematical Methods | 4732 Communication in Science |
| 6534 Regional Anatomy and Physiology OR | 6529 Systemic Anatomy and Physiology |
| 8309 Comparative Physiology 1 | |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 6530 Biochemistry | 6518 Human Biochemistry |
| 6531 Genetics | 6510 Introduction to Microbiology |
| 6532 Human Physiology and the Lifecycle | 8373 Advanced Physiology |
| Open elective | 8375 Molecular and Cellular Biology |
| YEAR 3 | |
| 6512 Immunology | 6517 Integrated Studies of Disease |
| 8027 Clinical Microbiology | 8043 Analytical Chemistry |
| 8797 Pathobiology | Restricted choice unit |
| Open elective | Open elective |
Course Duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet normal University requirements for admission to an undergraduate course or hold qualifications deemed to be equivalent by the University's Admissions Committee.Assumed Knowledge
ACT: Chemistry (T) and Mathematics (T) majors.
NSW: Chemistry and Mathematics.
Professional Recognition