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Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) |
Abbreviation: | BMedHlthSc(Hons)(Dean'sSchol) |
UOW Course Code: | 1702 |
CRICOS Code: | 089656B |
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 Sciences (Honours) (Deans Scholar) 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 (Honours) (Dean's Scholar) will be able to:
- Critically review, analyse and synthesise information;
- Explain principles and concepts of science that underpin medical science and apply to human health.
- Understand how scientific knowledge and skills in the area of medical science and health can be applied in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- Integrate and apply specific knowledge and skills in a number of specialised areas within medical and health sciences that can include anatomy, chemistry/biochemistry, histology, neuroscience, physiology, pathology and medical research.
- Independently plan and execute a substantial scholarly/research activity in the area of Medical and Health Sciences.
- Exercise critical thinking and independent problem solving.
- Clearly communicate extensive and coherent knowledge and ideas about an area of medical and health sciences to others.
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Bachelor of Medical and Health Sciences (Honours) (Dean's Scholar), a candidate must satisfactorily complete 192 credit points in accordance with the table below.
Note:
- No more than 60 credit points can be completed at the 100-level.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Year 1 | |||
Autumn | |||
MEDI111 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I | 6 | Autumn |
Select one of the following two subjects: | |||
Note: Students who have achieved a mark of 65% or more in NSW HSC Chemistry or equivalent must select CHEM101 and CHEM102. All other students must select CHEM 104 and CHEM105 | |||
CHEM101 | Chemistry IA: Introductory Physical and General Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
Or | |||
CHEM104 | Foundation Chemistry: Properties of Matter | 6 | Autumn |
Plus 12 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
HAS130 | Social Determinants of Health | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI110 | Human Growth Nutrition and Exercise | 6 | Autumn |
INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS154 | Energy, Climate Change and Human Society | 6 | Autumn |
BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
PSYC101 | Introduction to Behavioural Science | 6 | Autumn, Summer 2017/2018 |
STS 100 | Knowledge, Cultural and Social Change: Science Technology & Society | 6 | Autumn |
Or other approved subjects approved by the course coordinator. | |||
Spring | |||
BIOL103 | Molecules, Cells and Organisms | 6 | Spring |
MEDI112 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 6 | Spring |
Select one of the following subjects: | |||
CHEM102 | Chemistry 1B: Structure and Reactivity of Molecules for Life | 6 | Spring |
Or | |||
CHEM105 | Foundation Chemistry: Reactions and Structures | 6 | Spring |
Plus one subject from the following list: | |||
ECON100 | Economic Essentials for Business | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
EESC102 | Earth's Interconnected Spheres | 6 | Spring |
GEOG122 | Human Geography: Living in a Material World | 6 | Spring |
INDS150 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia | 6 | Autumn |
PHYS155 | Introduction to Biomedical Physics | 6 | Spring |
MEDI150 | Fundamental Concepts in Food and Nutrition | 6 | Spring |
Or other subject approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
Year 2 | |||
Autumn | |||
BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology | 6 | Autumn |
Plus 12 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
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 this year |
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
Spring | |||
BIOL214 | The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | 6 | Spring |
MEDI304 | Research Methods and Analysis | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
Select 12 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
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 209 | Sociology of Knowledge:Theories, Methods & Practices in the Sciences | 6 | Spring |
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
Year 3 | |||
Autumn | |||
MEDI312 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
Plus 18 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
BIOL340 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
CHEM358 | Pharmacology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
MEDI322 | Advanced Studies in Exercise Physiology | 6 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
MEDI361 | Nutrients & Metabolism | 6 | Autumn |
MEDI350 | Research Projects | 12 | Autumn. First offered in 2018 |
PHIL326 | Bioethics | 6 | Not available in 2017 |
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
Spring | |||
Select 24 credit points of subjects from the following list: | |||
BIOL341 | Immunity and Infection | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
CHEM325 | Bioinformatics:Genome, Genes and Biomolecules | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
MEDI314 | Regional Anatomy | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
MEDI350 | Research Projects | 12 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
MEDI323 | Cardiorespiratory Studies | 6 | Spring. First offered in 2018 |
Or other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator. | |||
Year 4 | |||
MEDI400 | Honours | 48 | SMAH Annual, SMAH Annual 2017/2018 |
Progression Requirements
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.
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