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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences | 2020
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/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong / 757630 |
Overview
The Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences is a 3-year flexible 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 science 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, plus the option of acquiring a minor in an area of choice.
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:
| 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 | Communicate knowledge in the area of medical science and health clearly and coherently to others. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences, a candidate must successfully complete at least 144 credit points in accordance with the course structure and recommended subject progression table below.
Please note:
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 |
| MEDI160 | Scientific Literacy | 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 one subject from the following list: | |||
| HAS 130 | Social Determinants of Health | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI150 | Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition | 6 | Autumn |
| INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS154 | Energy, Climate Change and Human Society | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
| PSYC101 | Introduction to Behavioural Science | 6 | Autumn, Summer 2020/2021 |
| 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 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC102 | Earth's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
| GEOG122 | Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
| INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI151 | Healthy Ageing | 6 | Spring |
| STS 112 | Changing Perceptions of Nature | 6 | Autumn |
| Or other subjects 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 | Not available in 2020 |
| MEDI210 | Histology | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI222 | Foundations of Biomechanics | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 230 | Contemporary Public Health Issues | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| HAS 231 | Promoting the Public's Health | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI243 | Comparative Indigenous Health Issues | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Science and Culture | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI258 | Human Neuromechanics | 6 | Spring |
| Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Capstone | |||
| MEDI350 | Research Projects | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| OR | |||
| MEDI382 | Nature and Nurture in Human Disease | 6 | Spring |
| Autumn | |||
| MEDI312 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus 18 credit points of subjects from the following list, 6 credit points if doing MEDI350 in Autumn: | |||
| BIOL340 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM358 | Pharmacology | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI322 | Advanced Exercise Physiology and Metabolism | 6 | Autumn |
| PHIL326 | Bioethics | 6 | Autumn |
| Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
| Spring | |||
| Select 24 credit points, or 18 credit points if doing MEDI382 in Spring, of subjects from the following list: | |||
| BIOL341 | Immunity and Infection | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM325 | Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI314 | Regional Anatomy | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI323 | Cardiorespiratory Studies | 6 | Spring |
| Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Minors
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
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).
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au