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C32 Bachelor of Medical Science

Medical science is growing rapidly and innovations in research, technology and medicine contribute to the health and wellness of the population as life expectancy rises. Students will learn about the basis for human disease, its detection and the range of scientific endeavours to treat disease and improve health.

 

The Bachelor of Medical Science is an entry pathway to many highly sought careers such as medicine and other health professions through postgraduate study. The course will also provide a pathway for graduates to enter careers in medical research and development, the health industry and education. As the complexity of healthcare increases there will be a greater need for medical science graduates to support the continuum of health service delivery from community-based projects to highly specialised laboratories.

 

The Bachelor of Medical Science requires students to complete a total of 360 credit points (twenty four units).

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard university admissions requirements apply.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Medical Science requires students to complete a total of 360 credit points  (24 units) over three years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
SCH1111 Fundamental Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
SCH1133 Human Genetics 15
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
 
Students who have passed TEE chemistry or equivalent can substitute an elective unit for SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences.
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
SCH1101 Cultural Studies 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
SCH1132 Human Evolution and Ecology 15
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics 15
SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
MMS2100 Introduction to Histology and Histotechniques 15
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
SCH2141 Advanced Biomedical Techniques 15
MMS2102 Medical Microbiology 15
MMS2101 Introduction to Haematology 15
SCP1134 Foundations of Physics 15
 
Students who have passed TEE physics or equivalent can substitute an elective unit for SCP1134 Foundations of Physics.
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
Students must select 4 of the following 5 units.
 
SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease 15
SCH3223 Medical Genetics 15
MMS3112 Safety and Quality in Healthcare 15
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
MMS3101 Evolutionary Perspectives on Health and Disease 15
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
Students must select 4 of the following 5 units.
 
SCH3244 Developmental Biology 15
SCH3239 Human Immunology 15
MMS2103 Clinical Biochemistry 15
MMS3107 Histopathology and Applied Histotechniques 15
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing 15
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014