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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours)

Abbreviation:

BMedHlthScAdv(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

1832

CRICOS Code:

069350G

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

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Medical and Health Science Advanced (Honours) 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 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

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours) will be able to:

  1. Critically review, analyse and synthesise information;
  2. Explain principles and concepts of science that underpin medical science and apply to human health.
  3. Understand how scientific knowledge and skills in the area of medical science and health can be applied in 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 include anatomy, chemistry/biochemistry, histology, neuroscience, physiology, pathology and medical research.
  5. Independently plan and execute a substantial scholarly/research activity in the area of Medical and Health Sciences.
  6. Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
  7. Clearly communicate extensive and coherent knowledge and ideas about an area of medical and health sciences to others.

 

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences Advanced (Honours) requires the successful completion of 192 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 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.   

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
MHSA100 Current Issues in Medical & Health Sciences* 6 Autumn
* Or other approved subject.
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
MHSA200 Research Realities in Medical & Health Sciences* 6 Autumn
* Or other approved subject.
Select ONE elective 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 subject that has 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 subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator.
Year 3
Autumn
MEDI311 Fundamentals of Neuroscience 8 Autumn
MEDI300 Research Projects 8 Autumn
Select ONE elective from the following subjects:
BIOL320 Molecular Cell Biology 8 Autumn
CHEM350 Principles of Pharmacology 8 Autumn
MEDI321 Advanced Exercise Physiology 8 Autumn
MEDI351 Nutrients & Metabolism 8 Autumn
PHIL380 Bioethics 8 Autumn
Or other subject that has 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 subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator.
Year 4
MEDI400 Honours 48 Annual

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

Last reviewed: 27 January, 2017