Describe and relate concepts across the breadth of disciplines in the course, including anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, chemistry, infectious disease processes, diagnostics and laboratory standards, genomics, bioinformatics, and the application of laboratory technologies to personalised medicine.
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nominated medical science discipline(s).
Identify, analyse and solve problems in health and medical sciences by applying practical and analytical tools to conduct investigations, and by formulating hypotheses and designing experiments to test hypotheses.
Accurately collect and record laboratory, epidemiological and research data, select and apply appropriate statistical tests to analyse the data and make recommendations on test outcomes.
Analyse problems and solve technical issues in experimental, diagnostic, and procedural aspects of health and medical sciences.
Independently synthesise scientific knowledge in the medical sciences from a range of sources to: identify current and future research challenges; critically evaluate how medical research can improve patient care and processes of disease; and translate findings into both clinical outcomes and fundamental science.
Work safely and effectively, both as an individual and as part of a team, applying ethical principles and safe working practices in laboratories and health care settings.
Review and evaluate ethical requirements of medical research and clinical trials, including cultural considerations, and create appropriate ethics proposals for health and medical science research.
Communicate with clarity and precision medical, scientific and health concepts, including contemporary and future research challenges, using the range of communication styles and modalities required as a professional in the medical and health sciences.