2019 Undergraduate Courses
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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar)

Abbreviation:

BMedHlthSc(Hons)(Dean'sSchol)

UOW Course Code:

1702

CRICOS Code:

089656B
 

Total Credit Points:

192

Duration:

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus/UAC Code:

Wollongong / 757631

Overview

The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Deans Scholar) degree is a 4-year flexible program designed specifically for high-achieving 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, together with electives in a variety of areas such as biology, biotechnology, chemistry, neuroscience, nutrition, psychology and public health. The flexible nature of the degree provides the opportunity for students to customise their program of study, which may include a broad range of subjects ranging from chemistry to those related to the human body and health plus the option of acquiring a minor in an area of choice.

The program provides students with opportunities to develop their research knowledge and skills throughout their degree, and the chance to participate in a variety of research enrichment activities with options to gain hands-on experience in the diverse range of research laboratories located within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health.

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Critically review, analyse and synthesise information;
2 Explain principles and concepts of science that underpin medical science and apply to human health.
3 Apply how scientific knowledge and skills in the area of medical science and health as it relates to professional practice and/or scholarship.
4 Integrate and 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.
5 Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
6 Plan and execute a substantial scholarly/research activity in the area of Medical and Health Sciences.
7 Clearly communicate, discuss and debate extensive knowledge and ideas about an area of medical and health sciences to others.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar), a candidate must satisfactorily complete 192 credit points in accordance with the table below.

Note: 

  • No more than 60 credit points can be completed at the 100-level. 
  • Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
    Year 1
    Autumn
    MEDI111Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I6Autumn
    MEDI160Scientific Literacy6Autumn
    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 CHEM 104 and CHEM105 
    CHEM101Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry6Autumn
    Or   
    CHEM104Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter6Autumn
    Plus one subject from the following list:
    HAS 130Social Determinants of Health6Autumn
    MEDI150Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition6Autumn
    INDS150Introduction to Indigenous Australia6Autumn
    PHYS154Energy, Climate Change and Human Society6Autumn
    BIOL105Functional Biology of Animals and Plants6Autumn
    PSYC101Introduction to Behavioural Science6Autumn, Summer 2020/2021
    Or other approved subjects approved by the course coordinator.
    Spring
    BIOL103Molecules, Cells and Organisms6Spring
    MEDI112Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II6Spring
    Select one of the following subjects:
    CHEM102Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life6Spring
    Or
    CHEM105Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures6Spring
    Plus one subject from the following list:
    ECON100Economic Essentials for Business6Autumn, Spring
    EESC102Earth's Interconnected Spheres6Spring
    GEOG122Living in a Material World6Spring
    INDS150Introduction to Indigenous Australia6Autumn
    PHYS155Introduction to Biomedical Physics6Spring
    MEDI151Healthy Ageing6Spring
    STS 112Changing Perceptions of Nature6Autumn
    Or other subject approved by the Course Coordinator.
    Year 2
    Autumn
    BIOL213Principles of Biochemistry6Autumn
    MEDI211Control Mechanisms Physiology6Autumn
    Plus 12 credit points of subjects from the following list:
    CHEM212Organic Chemistry II6Autumn
    MEDI240Current Services in Indigenous Health6Spring
    MEDI210Histology6Autumn
    MEDI222Foundations of Biomechanics6Autumn
    HAS 230Contemporary Public Health Issues6Not available in 2020
    HAS 231Promoting the Public's Health6Autumn
    MEDI243Comparative Indigenous Health Issues6Not available in 2020
    Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
    Spring
    BIOL214The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism6Spring
    MEDI304Research Methods and Analysis6Spring
    Select 12 credit points of subjects from the following list:
    BIOL215Introductory Genetics6Spring
    MEDI212Introduction to Pathophysiology6Spring
    MEDI220Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy6Spring
    MEDI221Exercise Physiology6Spring
    HAS 251Introduction to Epidemiology6Spring
    STS 209Science and Culture6Autumn
    Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
    Year 3
    Autumn
    MEDI312Fundamentals of Neuroscience6Autumn
    Plus 18 credit points of subjects from the following list:
    BIOL340Cell and Molecular Biology6Autumn
    CHEM358Pharmacology6Autumn
    MEDI322Advanced Exercise Physiology and Metabolism6Autumn
    MEDI361Nutrients & Metabolism6Not available in 2020
    MEDI350Research Projects12Autumn, Spring
    PHIL326Bioethics6Autumn
    Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
    Spring
    Select 24 credit points of subjects from the following list:
    BIOL341Immunity and Infection6Spring
    CHEM325Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules6Spring
    MEDI314Regional Anatomy6Spring
    MEDI350Research Projects12Autumn, Spring
    MEDI323Cardiorespiratory Studies6Spring
    MEDI382Nature and Nurture in Human Disease6Spring
    Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator.
    Year 4
    MEDI400Honours48Not available in 2020


Students may also wish to complete a minor using some of their elective subjects. Some currently approved minors are listed below. A full list is available on the
General Schedule of Minors.     Minors

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts

Faculty of Business

Faculty of Social Sciences

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Indigenous Health Studies

Geosciences

Earth and Environmental Science

Archaeology

Physical Geography

Ethics

Science and Technology

Creative Writing

Philosophy of Psychology

Digital and Social Media

Sociology

Philosophy

Cultural Studies

Management

Accountancy

Business Information Systems

Business Law

Finance

Human Resource Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Economics

Work, Health and Safety

Social Policy

Introduction to Public Health

Psychology

Human Geography

Social Marketing

Criminology

 

 

Energy and Climate

Mathematics

Physics

General Physics

Informatics

Progression Requirements

Students must have a distinction average in each session of study as an enrolment requirement for course progression. Students who do not maintain a distinction average in each session will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences. In the final year of the course, MEDI400 does not have graded assessment in Autumn session. The final Honours grade will be calculated in accordance with Method 1, for further information refer to General Course Rules Section 8.

Other Information

For further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 23 September, 2019