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Bachelor of Medical Science/TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Techniques (Pathology Testing)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Medical Science

TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Techniques (Pathology Testing)

Abbreviation:

BMedSc

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

4 years full-time

Total Credit Points:

144 cp UOW; 837 hr TAFE

Delivery Mode:

Day

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

787

UAC Code:

757641

CRICOS Code:

036458B

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 6.5, with a level of 6 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Students in the Bachelor of Medical Science can elect to enter this combined program after 2 years of study.

Recommended Study: See Bachelor of Medical Science.

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 will normally 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

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

BMS 101

Systemic Anatomy

Autumn

6

CHEM101

Chemistry 1A

Autumn

6

PSYC101

Introduction to Behavioural Science

Autumn

6

BMS 103

Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise

Autumn

6

BMS 112

Human Physiology: Principles and Systems

Spring

6

BIOL103

Molecules, Cells and Organisms

Spring

6

CHEM102

Chemistry 1B

Spring

6

MGMT110

Introduction to Management

Spring

6

Year 2

BMS 202

Human Physiology II: Control Mechanisms

Autumn

6

BIOL213

Principles of Biochemistry

Autumn

6

BMS 200

Histology

Autumn

6

BIOL214

The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism

Spring

6

BMS 204

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Spring

6

STAT252

Statistics for the Natural Sciences

Spring

6

MGMT321

Occupational Health and Safety Management

Spring

6

Plus a further 6 cp from:

BMS 211

Foundations of Biomechanics

Autumn

6

CHEM212

Organic Chemistry II

Autumn

6

STS 215

Globalisation: Technology, Culture and Media

Autumn

8

Or other approved subjects

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

Histotechnology

 

45 hrs

1822A

Microbiology

 

45 hrs

1822D

Haematology 1

 

54 hrs

1822H

Clinical Chemistry 1

 

54 hrs

1822B

Medical Microbiology

 

45 hrs

1822G

Histotechnology 2

 

45 hrs

1822K

Immunohaematology

 

45 hrs

1822E

Haematology 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

BMS 352

Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Autumn

8

BMS 300

Anatomy II Regional Anatomy

Spring

8

Plus a further 16 cp from

BMS 302

Research Topics

Autumn/Spring

8

BMS 311

Nutrients and Metabolism

Autumn

8

BMS 344

Cardiorespiratory Physiology

Autumn

8

CHEM350

Principles of Pharmacology

Autumn

8

Or other approved subjects

Plus a further 16 cp from:

BMS 302

Research Topics

Autumn/Spring

8

BMS 345

Advanced Topics in Pathophysiology

Spring

8

BMS 346

Motor Control and Dysfunction

Spring

8

PHIL380

Bioethics

Spring

8

Or other approved subjects

Honours

Students wishing to proceed to Honours enrol in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours). Students should consult the information listed under the Bachelor of Medical Science.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may become members of the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).

Other Information

Students are advised to consult the course coordinator about subject selection and enrolment in the TAFE component.

 
   

Last reviewed: 30 January, 2007 

 
   
 
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