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Bachelor of Medical Science / TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Techniques
(Pathology)
Overview
The double award of Bachelor of Medical Science/TAFE Diploma
of Laboratory Techniques (Pathology Testing) provides opportunities
for improved vocational outcomes, and the development of practical
skills through simultaneous enrolment in the university degree
and the TAFE diploma.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Domestic School Leavers are assumed to have completed any two
units of English, plus four units of Science and/or Maths. International
students are required to have achieved an IELTS score of 6, with
a level of 6 in reading and writing, and 5 in speaking and listening.
Students in the Bachelor of Medical Science can elect to enter
this combined program after 2 years of study.
Recommended study: English Advanced
Course Requirements
The Bachelor of Medical Science/TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Techniques
(Pathology Testing) degree requires 4 years of full-time study.
Students need to complete the first two years of the Bachelor
degree at the University of Wollongong. The third year can be
undertaken at TAFE. Students will then complete the remaining
subjects of the dual program in their fourth year of study at
the University.
Course Program
Note: ITALIC type indicates TAFE
component
| Subjects |
|
Credit Points |
| Year 1 |
| BMS101 |
Systemic Anatomy |
6 |
| BMS103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
6 |
| CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Physical and General Chemistry
(or CHEM104) |
6 |
| PSYC101 |
Introduction to Behavioural Science |
6 |
| BMS112 |
Human Physiology 1: Principles and Systems |
6 |
| BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
6 |
| CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Organic and Physical Chemistry
(or CHEM105) |
6 |
| STAT151 |
Introduction to the Concept and Practice of
Statistics |
6 |
| Year 2 |
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| BMS202 |
Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms |
6 |
| BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
6 |
| BMS200 |
Histology |
6 |
| plus a further subject from the following: |
| BMS211 |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
6 |
| CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
6 |
| STS215 |
Science, Technology and Progress |
6 |
| Plus |
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| BMS204 |
Introduction to Pathophysiology |
6 |
| BMS214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
6 |
| plus a further two subjects from the following: |
| MGMT110 |
Introduction to Management |
6 |
| MGMT321 |
Occupational Health and Safety Management |
6 |
| Or other approved subject |
| Year 3 |
| 6849AG |
Laboratory Testing & Procedures 2 |
72 hrs |
| 6849AH |
Laboratory Testing & Procedures 3 |
45 hrs |
| 6849AA |
Calibration & Data Handling |
27 hrs |
| 6850AA |
Quality Improvement |
18 hrs |
| 6850AD |
Instrumental Tests 1 - Spectroscopy |
45 hrs |
| 6850AE |
Instrumental Tests 2 - Chromatography |
36 hrs |
| 6850AF |
Instrumental Tests 3 |
18 hrs |
| 1822F |
Hisotechnology |
45 hrs |
| 1822A |
Microbiology |
45 hrs |
| 1822D |
Heamatology 1 |
54 hrs |
| 1822H |
Clinical Chemistry 1 |
54 hrs |
| 1822B |
Medical Microbiology |
45 hrs |
| 1822G |
Histotechnology 2 |
45 hrs |
| 1822K |
Immunohaematology |
45 hrs |
| 1822E |
Heamatology II |
54 hrs |
| 1822C |
Parasitology and Virology |
18 hrs |
| 1822J |
Clinical Chemistry II |
54 hrs |
| 1822L |
Workplace Practice 4 - Pathology |
27 hrs |
| 1822M |
Workplace Practice 5 - Pathology |
27 hrs |
| Year 4 |
|
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| BMS352 |
Fundamentals of Neuroscience |
8 |
| Plus a further two subjects from: |
| BMS302 |
Research Topics |
8 |
| BMS311 |
Nutrients and Metabolism |
8 |
| BMS344 |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
8 |
| CHEM350 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
8 |
| Or other approved subjects: |
| BMS300 |
Regional Anatomy |
8 |
| Plus a further two subjects from: |
| BMS302 |
Research Topics |
8 |
| BMS345 |
Advanced Topics in Pathophysiology |
8 |
| BMS346 |
Motor Control and Dysfunction |
8 |
| PHIL380 |
Bioethics |
8 |
| or other subjects approved by the Head of Department. |
Honours
Students wishing to proceed to Honours enrol in the Bachelor
of Science (Honours). Students should consult the information
listed under the Bachelor of Medical Science.
Professional Recognition
Graduates may become members of AIMS.
Other Information
Students are advised to consult the course coordinator about
subject selection and enrolment in the TAFE component.
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