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Graduate Diploma in Medical Science and Health Research | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma in Medical Science and Health Research |
Abbreviation: |
GradDipMedScHlthRes |
UOW Course Code: |
2604 |
CRICOS Code: |
088113G |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Duration: |
1 year full time or part time equivalent |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): |
Autumn or Spring |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: |
Wollongong |
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Medical Science and Health Research is a 12-month program for students who are currently enrolled in a PhD Integrated course.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Diploma in Medical Science and Health Research will be able to:
- Integrate and apply coherent knowledge about concepts and principles in the discipline of medical science and health.
- Apply scientific knowledge and skills in relation to medical science and health.
- Review, analyse and synthesise information to identify and solve medical science and health questions and problems.
- Exercise critical thinking and problem solving to develop and apply new understanding.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas about current issues and applied research related to medical science and health.
- Manipulate and summarise scientific data pertinent to medical science and health.
- Plan, implement and evaluate an independent study within medical science and health.
Course Structure
To gain entry into a PhD program, students are required to achieve at least a Credit average (65%) in the subjects completed from the Graduate Diploma in Medical Science and Health Research.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
---|---|---|---|
MEDI906 | Research Projects | 12 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
MEDI907 | Practicum | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
MEDI908 | Special Topics | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
MEDI903 | Independent Study | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Plus the following suggested elective in consultation with your supervisor; | |||
RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Plus 12 credit points of electives in consultation with your supervisor. |
Credit Arrangements
Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au