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Overview

The Bachelor of Medical Science is a broad-ranging degree that prepares you for diverse career pathways. The first year provides the foundation to a wide-range of areas in medical science and prepares you for in-depth study in a chosen area gained through one of the majors of the degree. Each … For more content click the Read More button below. The course integrates contact with medical and health professionals from first year, allowing you to hear from those currently employed in the field early in your program. Early contact with medical professionals will provide first-hand information on the range of career options available to you, allowing you to tailor your study to ensure you are on track for your chosen career path. Critical employability skills will be addressed both in the core units and through embedded learning in the discipline specific majors. You will master laboratory skills that are essential for a medical scientist, and develop the capability to solve problems of a medical and health related nature. You will learn to communicate effectively to a wide range of people using a range of communication tools and gain an understanding of ethics and cultural considerations relative to medical science. Your study will include work-integrated learning activities, and a final year major activity through the University's Professional and Community Engagement (PACE) initiative. This activity is undertaken in conjunction with a partner organisation servicing a key aspect of health. The Bachelor of Medical Science is offered jointly between Faculty of Science and Faculty of Medical and Health Science. Teachers in the course are recognised for their excellence in teaching and are at the forefront of research, ensuring you are taught with the most up-to-date and globally relevant knowledge for a career in medical science. More information can be found in the information on the individual Majors.

Award abbreviation:

BMedScs

Volume of learning:

Equivalent to 3 years

AQF level:

Level 7

Course duration:

Full time: 3 years

CRICOS code:

020161F

Learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to
1.

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.

2.

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of nominated medical science discipline(s).

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

Analyse problems and solve technical issues in experimental, diagnostic, and procedural aspects of health and medical sciences.

6.

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.

7.

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.

8.

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.

9.

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.

Course structure

Flexible Zone

80 credit points
80cp of elective units. You can use your flexible zone to enrol in any Undergraduate unit for which you meet the requisites. You may also use your flexible zone to complete a second major from this course or a minor(s).

Course specifications

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Additional requirements

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