Biomedical Science

COURSES OFFERED

The following postgraduate courses are available:

1. Honours Master of Science
2. Doctor of Philosophy
3. Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science)
4. Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)
5. Master of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)
6. Master of Science (Nutrition)
7. Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)
8. Master of Science (Nutrition/Dietetics and Exercise Science)
9. Graduate Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety [subject to approval]
10. Graduate Diploma in Science (Occupational Health & Safety) [subject to approval]
11. Master of Science (Occupational Health & Safety) [subject to approval]

CURRENT RESEARCH AREAS

The Department's research activities are in the general areas of metabolic disorders, neuroscience, cardiorespiratory and exercise physiology, exercise science and rehabilitation, and nutrition and dietetics.

Honours Master of Science

The primary aim of the 2-year MSc (Honours) degree is to provide research opportunities and training at the postgraduate level. Those students with a degree of at least Honours Class II, Division 1 level will be required to complete a 48 cp thesis.

Students with a degree at less than Honours Class II, Division 1 level will be required to complete 24 cp of coursework, plus at least three sessions of full-time (or equivalent part-time) enrolment in the 48 cp thesis (subject to approval in 2000).

GHMA906	Research Projects
GHMA909	Practicum
GHMA913	Special Topics
GHMA999	Major Thesis (at least three sessions of full-time enrolment or equivalent)

Doctor of Philosophy

Years 1-3

GHMA999

Major Thesis

Graduate Diploma of Science (Biomedical Science)

A 1-year and 48cp program of course work within the discipline areas of Biomedical Science. The Head of Department must approve the selection of subjects. The Grad Dip Sc (Biomedical Science) is a full fee paying degree.

Credit points

This program requires 48 cps of subjects approved by the Head of Department.

Graduate Diploma in Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)

This 1-year (48cp) course work Graduate Diploma of Science is designed principally for graduates of an approved 3-year BSc (Human Movement Science) degree program to gain professional accreditation as an Exercise Science practitioner from AAESS. The Grad Dip Sc (Exercise Rehabilitation) is a full fee paying degree.

BExS402	Exercise in Special Populations
BExS411	Practicum in Exercise Science A
BExS412	Practicum in Exercise Science B
BExS451	Advanced Exercise Rehabilitation
BExS451	Exercise Rehabilitation 1: Musculoskeletal
BExS452	Exercise Rehabilitation 2: Cardiorespiratory & Neurological
BMS+303	Research Topics in Exercise Science

Master of Science (Exercise Rehabilitation)

This 1.5-year (72cp) masters level program provides graduates with a 3-year Exercise Science/ Human Movement Science degree a postgraduate program which includes research training and professional studies leading to professional accreditation as an Exercise Science practitioner by the Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science (AAESS). The MSc (Exercise Rehabilitation) is a full fee paying program.

Year 1

BExS402	Exercise in Special Populations
BExS411	Practicum in Exercise Science A
BExS412	Practicum in Exercise Science B
BExS451	Exercise Rehabilitation 1: Musculoskeletal
BExS452	Exercise Rehabilitation 2: Cardiorespiratory & Neurological
BMS+303	Research Topics in Exercise Science

plus at least a further 8cps of approved elective subjects

Year 2

GHMA997

Major Project

Master of Science (Nutrition)

The 1.5-year (72cp) MSc (Nutrition) program provides access to the academic and research experiences of the MSc (Nutrition and Dietetics) but excludes the placement program and so is not accredited by the DAA. The MSc (Nutrition) is a full-fee paying program.

Year 1

GHMA930	Community and Public Health Nutrition
GHMA931	Nutrients and Metabolism
GHMA932	Research in Human Nutrition
GHMA997	Major Project *

Year 2

GHMA933	Communication in Health Care Practice
GHMA934	Dietetics
GHMA935	Food Service and Dietetics Management

* or 24cps of course work approved by the Head of Department

Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)

Graduates of the 2-year (96cp) MSc (Nutrition and Dietetics) program may apply to become members of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and practice as professional Dietitians/Nutritionists. Graduates of an approved BSc (Nutrition) degree program may receive up to 24cps of advanced standing allowing the degree to be completed in 1.5 years. The MSc (Nutrition and Dietetics) is a full fee paying degree.

Year 1

GHMA930	Community and Public Health Nutrition *
GHMA931	Nutrients and Metabolism *
GHMA932	Research in Human Nutrition *
GHMA997	Major Project

Year 2

GHMA933	Communication in Health Care Practice
GHMA934	Dietetics
GHMA935	Food Service and Dietetics Management
GHMA937	Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics

* graduates of the BSc(Nutrition) degree may apply for advanced standing in these subjects

Master of Science (Nutrition/Dietetics and Exercise Science)

This 2-year (96cp) program allows graduates of an approved BSc (Exercise Science and Nutrition) degree to obtain professional accreditation as both a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the DAA, and an Exercise Science practitioner from AAESS. The MSc (Nut/Diet and Exs) is a full fee paying degree.

Year 1

GHMA929	Exercise Psychology and Dietary Counselling
GHMA934	Dietetics
BExS402	Exercise in Special Populations
BExS451	Exercise Rehabilitation 1: Musculoskeletal
GHMA951	Advanced Exercise Rehabilitation
GHMA937	Practical Studies in Nutrition and Dietetics

Year 2

GHMA935	Food Service and Dietetics Management
BExS452	Exercise Rehabilitation 2: Cardiorespiratory & Neurological
BExS411	Practicum in Exercise Science A
BExS412	Practicum in Exercise Science B
BMS+304	Research Topics in Nutrition & Dietetics