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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences
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 to include a wide range of biomedical and behavioural subjects 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 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.
Students wishing to gain practical training relevant to employment in pathology laboratories should consider studying a TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology concurrently with this degree. Students interested in this should discuss this with the Course Coordinator.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| or | |||
| CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
| Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101. All other students must select CHEM104. | |||
| PSYC101 | Introduction to Behavioural Science | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
| HAS 130 | Social Determinants of Health | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
| or | |||
| CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II | 6 | Spring |
| Select ONE elective from the following subjects: | |||
| ECON101 | Macroeconomic 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 that has been approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
| Select TWO electives from the following subjects: | |||
| 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 offered in 2015 |
| Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Spring | |||
| BIOL214 | The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | 6 | Spring |
| STAT251 | Fundamentals of Biostatistics | 6 | Spring |
| Select TWO electives from the following subjects: | |||
| 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 219 | How Science Works: theories, methods and practices in the sciences | 8 | Spring |
| Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| MEDI311 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 8 | Autumn |
| Select TWO electives from the following subjects: | |||
| BIOL320 | Molecular Cell Biology | 8 | Autumn |
| CHEM350 | Principles of Pharmacology | 8 | Autumn |
| MEDI300 | Research Projects | 8 | Autumn |
| MEDI321 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 8 | Autumn |
| MEDI351 | Nutrients & Metabolism | 8 | Autumn |
| PHIL380 | Bioethics | 8 | Autumn |
| Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
| Spring | |||
| Select THREE electives from the following subjects: | |||
| BIOL321 | Infection and Immunity | 8 | Spring |
| CHEM320 | Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure | 8 | Spring |
| MEDI310 | Regional Anatomy | 8 | Spring |
| MEDI301 | Research Topics | 8 | Spring |
| MEDI313 | Cardiorespiratory Physiology | 8 | Spring |
| HAS 330 | Health Promotion Competencies | 8 | Spring |
| HAS 331 | Social Determinants of Indigenous Health | 8 | Spring |
| Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
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