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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology |
Abbreviation: |
BMedHlthSc |
My University: |
Medical, Health Science |
Duration: |
4 years full-time (including one year full-time at TAFE) |
Total Credit Points: |
144 |
Delivery Mode: |
On-campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn |
Location: |
Wollongong and Ultimo TAFE |
UOW Course Code: |
1830 |
UAC Code: |
757641 |
CRICOS Code: |
068533J |
Overview
The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences/TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Techniques is a 4 year flexible program designed specifically for students who have a passion to study the scientific basis of human structure, function and health. The course is built upon core subjects in the first year, which provide foundation knowledge in the sciences underpinning human anatomy, physiology and 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.
In their third year of study students undertake their learning at Ultimo TAFE. This diversity and flexibility makes the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences degree an ideal qualification as a basis for wide range of careers or further study in the medical and health sciences, including higher degree research and postgraduate studies in medicine and allied health professions. It also provides opportunities to 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 2 units of English, plus 4 units of Science and/or Maths. Chemistry is recommended. Students who have not completed prior senior studies in Biology and/or Chemistry in the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences/TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Techniques degree requires the successful completion of 144 credit points of subjects at UOW plus the units specified for the TAFE component 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 may select elective subjects that contribute to the development of a recognised study “minor”, for example the Minor Studies in Introduction to Public Health (26 credit points; see Bachelor Public Health course entry UOW course code 1833), Indigenous Health Studies (see Bachelor of Health Science Indigenous Studies course entry), or Psychology (see Bachelor of Psychology course entry).
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Year 1 | ||||
CHEM101 |
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
PSYC101 |
Introduction to Behavioural Science |
Autumn |
6 | |
SHS 111 |
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I |
Autumn |
6 | |
SHS 130 |
Public Health - Current Issues and Their Determinants |
Autumn |
6 | |
BIOL103 |
Molecules, Cells and Organisms |
Spring |
6 | |
CHEM102 |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 | |
SHS 112 |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II |
Spring |
6 | |
Select one 6 credit point elective which can be any subject approved by the Course Coordinator where the student will be accepted by the Subject Coordinator; recommended Spring subjects are: |
Spring |
6 | ||
ECON101 |
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business |
Spring |
6 | |
EESC102 |
Earth Environments and Resources |
Spring |
6 | |
EESC104 |
The Human Environment: Problems and Change |
Spring |
6 | |
INDS150 |
Introduction to Indigenous Australia |
Spring |
6 | |
PHYS155 |
Introduction to Biomedical Physics |
Spring |
6 | |
SHS 150 |
Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 2 | ||||
BIOL213 |
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
SHS 211 |
Control Mechanisms Physiology |
Autumn |
6 | |
Select two 6 credit point subjects approved by the Course Coordinator where the student will be accepted by the Subject Coordinator; recommended Autumn subjects are: |
Autumn |
12 | ||
CHEM212 |
Organic Chemistry II |
Autumn |
6 | |
NMIH240 |
Current Services in Indigenous Health |
Autumn |
6 | |
SHS210 |
Histology |
Autumn |
6 | |
SHS222 |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
Autumn |
6 | |
SHS230 |
Contemporary Public Health Issues |
Autumn |
6 | |
SHS231 |
Health Promotion |
Autumn |
6 | |
NMIH243 |
Comparative Indigenous Health Issues |
Autumn |
6 | |
STS219 |
How Science Works: Theories, Methods, Practices in the Sciences |
Spring |
8 | |
BIOL214 |
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism |
Spring |
6 | |
STAT251 |
Fundamentals of Biostatistics |
Spring |
6 | |
Select two 6 credit point subjects approved by the Course Coordinator where the student will be accepted by the Subject Coordinator; recommended Spring subjects are: |
Spring |
12 | ||
BIOL215 |
Introductory Genetics |
Spring |
6 | |
SHS 212 |
Introduction to Pathophysiology |
Spring |
6 | |
SHS 220 |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
Spring |
6 | |
SHS 221 |
Exercise Physiology |
Spring |
6 | |
SHS 251 |
Introduction to Epidemiology |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 3 - TAFE studies - Units from the Laboratory Operations Training Package (MSL09) | ||||
MSL915001A |
Provide information to customers |
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MSL925001A |
Analyse data and report results |
|||
MSL975001A |
Perform microbiological tests |
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MSL975002A |
Perform haematological tests |
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MSL975003A |
Perform histological tests |
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MSL975004A |
Perform chemical pathology tests |
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MSL975006A |
Perform immunohaematological tests |
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MSL975014A |
Perform molecular biology tests and procedures |
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Year 4 | ||||
SHS 311 |
Fundamentals of Neuroscience |
Autumn |
8 | |
Select two 8 credit point subjects approved by the Course Coordinator where the student will be accepted by the Subject Coordinator; recommended Autumn subjects are: |
Autumn |
16 | ||
BIOL320 |
Molecular Cell Biology |
Autumn |
8 | |
CHEM350 |
Principles of Pharmacology |
Autumn |
8 | |
SHS 300 |
Research Topics |
Autumn |
8 | |
SHS 321 |
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
Autumn |
8 | |
SHS 351 |
Nutrients and Metabolism |
Autumn |
8 | |
Select three 8 credit point subjects approved by the Course Coordinator where the student will be accepted by the Subject Coordinator; recommended Spring subjects are: |
Spring |
24 | ||
BIOL321 |
Infection and Immunity |
Spring |
8 | |
CHEM320 |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure |
Spring |
8 | |
PHIL380 |
Bioethics |
Spring |
8 | |
SHS 310 |
Regional Anatomy |
Spring |
8 | |
SHS 312 |
Advanced Topics in Pathophysiology |
Spring |
8 | |
SHS 313 |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
Spring |
8 | |
SHS 330 |
Health Promotion Competencies |
Spring |
8 | |
SHS 331 |
Social Determinants of Indigenous Health |
Spring |
8 | |