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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

CHEM101

Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry

Autumn

6

 OR

     

  CHEM104

 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.

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

Spring

BIOL103

Molecules, Cells and Organisms

Spring

6

CHEM102

Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life

Spring

6

 OR

     

  CHEM105

Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures

 Spring

6

SHS 112

Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II

Spring

6

Select ONE elective from the following subjects:

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

 Or other subject that has been approved by the Course Coordinator

Year 2

 Autumn

BIOL213

Principles of Biochemistry

Autumn

6

SHS 211

Control Mechanisms Physiology

Autumn

6

Select TWO electives from the following subjects:

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

Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator

 Spring

BIOL214

The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism

Spring

6

STAT251

Fundamentals of Biostatistics

Spring

6

Select TWO electives from the following subjects:

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

STS219

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

SHS 311

Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Autumn

8

Select TWO electives from the following subjects:

BIOL320

Molecular Cell Biology

Autumn

8

CHEM350

Principles of Pharmacology

Autumn

8

SHS 300

Research Projects

Autumn

8

SHS 321

Advanced Exercise Physiology

Autumn

8

SHS 351

Nutrients and Metabolism

Autumn

8

PHIL380

Bioethics

Autumn

8

Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator

Spring

Select THREE electives from the following subjects:

BIOL321

Infection and Immunity

Spring

8

CHEM320

Bioinformatics: From Genome to Structure

Spring

8

SHS 310

Regional Anatomy

Spring

8

SHS 312

Research Topics

Spring

8

SHS 313

Cardiorespiratory Physiology

Spring

8

SHS 330

Health Promotion Competencies

Spring

8

SHS 331

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 

Last reviewed: 27 January, 2017