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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 |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health & Medicine,Health Sciences, Medical Science |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or 8 years 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 |
course description
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.
Students in this course of study will be provided with unique opportunities for research development, a yearly textbook allowance and access to many other School resources.
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, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
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, SHS400 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 | Session | Credit Points |
Year 1 | |||
Autumn | |||
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry | Autumn | 6 | |
OR | |||
Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | Autumn | 6 | |
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. | |||
Introduction to Behavioural Science | Autumn | 6 | |
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | Autumn | 6 | |
Current Issues in Medical & Health Sciences* | Autumn | 6 | |
* Or other approved subject | |||
Spring | |||
Molecules, Cells and Organisms | Spring | 6 | |
Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | Spring | 6 | |
OR | |||
Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | Spring | 6 | |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II | Spring | 6 | |
Select ONE elective from the following subjects: | |||
Macroeconomic Essentials for Business | Spring | 6 | |
Earth Environments and Resources | Spring | 6 | |
The Human Environment: Problems and Change | Spring | 6 | |
Introduction to Indigenous Australia | Spring | 6 | |
Introduction to Biomedical Physics | Spring | 6 | |
Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition | Spring | 6 | |
Or other subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Year 2 | |||
Autumn | |||
Principles of Biochemistry | Autumn | 6 | |
Control Mechanisms Physiology | Autumn | 6 | |
Research realities in Medical & Health Sciences* | Autumn | 6 | |
* Or other approved subject | |||
Select ONE elective from the following subjects: | |||
Organic Chemistry II | Autumn | 6 | |
Current Services in Indigenous Health | Autumn | 6 | |
Histology | Autumn | 6 | |
Foundations of Biomechanics | Autumn | 6 | |
Contemporary Public Health Issues | Autumn | 6 | |
Health Promotion | Autumn | 6 | |
Comparative Indigenous Health Issues | Autumn | 6 | |
Or other subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Spring | |||
The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | Spring | 6 | |
Fundamentals of Biostatistics | Spring | 6 | |
Select TWO electives from the following subjects: | |||
Introductory Genetics | Spring | 6 | |
Introduction to Pathophysiology | Spring | 6 | |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy | Spring | 6 | |
Exercise Physiology | Spring | 6 | |
Introduction to Epidemiology | Spring | 6 | |
How Science Works: Theories, Methods Practices in the Sciences | Spring | 8 | |
Or other subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Year 3 | |||
Autumn | |||
Fundamentals of Neuroscience | Autumn | 8 | |
Research Projects | Autumn | 8 | |
Select ONE elective from the following subjects: | |||
Molecular Cell Biology | Autumn | 8 | |
Principles of Pharmacology | Autumn | 8 | |
Advanced Exercise Physiology | Autumn | 8 | |
Nutrients and Metabolism | Autumn | 8 | |
Or other subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Spring | |||
Select THREE electives from the following subjects: | |||
Infection and Immunity | Spring | 8 | |
Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure | Spring | 8 | |
Bioethics | Spring | 8 | |
Regional Anatomy | Spring | 8 | |
Research Topics | Spring | 8 | |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology | Spring | 8 | |
Health Promotion Competencies | Spring | 8 | |
Social Determinants of Indigenous Health | Spring | 8 | |
Or other subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
Year 4 | |||
Honours | Annual | 48 | |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au