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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences |
Abbreviation: | BMedHlthSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1830 |
CRICOS Code: | 068533J |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong / 757630 |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences is a 3-year flexible, rigorous program designed specifically for students who wish to study the scientific basis of human structure, function and health.
The qualification provides a basis for a wide range of careers or further study in the medical and health sciences, including higher degree research and postgraduate studies in medicine and the allied health professions.
The course is built upon core subjects in first year, which provide foundation knowledge in the sciences underpinning human structure, function and health. Students will receive rigorous training in human anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, linked with electives in diverse areas such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, neuroscience, nutrition, psychology and public health.
As the degree progresses, there are increasing opportunities for students to customise their program of study that may include a broad range of subjects ranging from chemistry to those related to the human body and health.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences will be able to:
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise information;
- Explain principles and concepts of science that underpin medical science and apply to human health.
- Understand how scientific knowledge and skills in the area of medical science and health can be applied in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- Apply specific knowledge and skills in a number of specialised areas within medical and health sciences that can include anatomy, chemistry/biochemistry, histology, neuroscience, physiology, pathology and medical research.
- Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
- Communicate clearly and coherently knowledge and ideas to others.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences degree requires the successful completion of 144 credit points of subjects in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below. The course should not contain any more than 60 credit points at Level 100.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
| Select one of the following two subjects: | |||
| Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM104 and CHEM105. | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| or | |||
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus two subjects from the following list: | |||
| HAS 130 | Social Determinants of Health | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI110 | Human Growth and Nutrition | 6 | Autumn |
| INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Health | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS154 | Energy Organisms and Human Society | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
| PSYC101 | Introduction to Behavioural Science | 6 | Autumn |
| STS 100 | Knowledge, Culture & Social Change: Science Technology & Society | 6 | Autumn |
| Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
| Spring | |||
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II | 6 | Spring |
| Select one of the following subjects: | |||
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| or | |||
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one subject from the following list: | |||
| ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 | Spring |
| EESC102 | Earth Environments and Resources | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG122 | Human Geography II: Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
| INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia | 6 | Spring |
| PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI150 | Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition | 6 | Spring |
| Or other subject approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus 12 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
| CHEM212 | Organic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI240 | Current Services in Indigenous Health | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI210 | Histology | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI222 | Foundations of Biomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 230 | Contemporary Public Health Issues | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 231 | Health Promotion | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI243 | Comparative Indigenous Health Issues | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
| Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Spring | |||
| BIOL214 | The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI304 | Research Methods and Analysis | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| Plus 12 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
| BIOL215 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI212 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI220 | Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI221 | Exercise Physiology | 6 | Spring |
| HAS 251 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 6 | Spring |
| STS 209 | Sociology of Knowledge: Theories, methods & practices in the sciences | 6 | Spring |
| Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| MEDI312 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| Plus 18 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
| BIOL340 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| CHEM358 | Pharmacology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| MEDI350 | Research Projects | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| MEDI322 | Advanced Studies in Exercise Physiology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| MEDI361 | Nutrients & Metabolism | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| PHIL326 | Bioethics | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
| Or other subjects that approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Spring | |||
| Select 24 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
| BIOL341 | Immunity and Infection | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| CHEM325 | Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| MEDI314 | Regional Anatomy | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| MEDI350 | Research Projects | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| MEDI323 | Cardiorespiratory Studies | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
| Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
Honours
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences with a credit grade average enables students to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours). For further information refer to the separate entry for Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours).
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au