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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - TAFE Diploma of Laboratory Technology |
Abbreviation: | BMedHlthSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1830 |
CRICOS Code: | 068533J |
Study Area: | Health and Medicine,Health Sciences, Medical Science |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time (including one year full-time at TAFE) |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus/UAC Code: | Wollongong and Ultimo TAFE/757641 |
ATAR: | 82 |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences - Diploma of Laboratory Technology is a 4-year flexible, rigorous 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 a 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 for improved vocational outcomes and the development of practical skills through simultaneous enrolment in the UOW degree and the TAFE Diploma.
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 - 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.
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 | ||
Public Health - Current Issues and Their Determinants | Autumn | 6 | ||
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 | ||
Select TWO electives 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 subjects that have 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 subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator | ||||
Year 3 - TAFE studies - Units from the Laboratory Operations Training Package (MSL09) | ||||
MSL915001A | Provide information to customers | |||
MSL925001A | Analyse data and report results | |||
MSL975001A | Perform microbiological tests | |||
MSL975002A | Perform haematological tests | |||
MSL975003A | Perform histological tests | |||
MSL975004A | Perform chemical pathology tests | |||
MSL975006A | Perform immuno haematological tests | |||
MSL975014A | Perform molecular biology tests and procedures | |||
Year 4 | ||||
Autumn | ||||
Fundamentals of Neuroscience | Autumn | 8 | ||
Select TWO electives from the following subjects: | ||||
Molecular Cell Biology | Autumn | 8 | ||
Principles of Pharmacology | Autumn | 8 | ||
Research Projects | Autumn | 8 | ||
Advanced Exercise Physiology | Autumn | 8 | ||
Nutrients and Metabolism | Autumn | 8 | ||
Bioethics | Autumn | 8 | ||
Or other subjects that have 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 | ||
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 subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au