Bachelor of Medical Science

Medical science is growing rapidly and innovations in research, technology and medicine contribute to the health and wellness of the population as life expectancy rises.

Students will learn about the basis for human disease, its detection and the range of scientific endeavours to treat disease and improve health.

As the complexity of healthcare increases there will be a greater need for medical science graduates to support the continuum of health service delivery from community-based projects to highly specialised laboratories.

Year 1 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCH1101	Cultural Studies	15
MHS1101	Anatomy and Physiology 1	15
SCH1133	Human Genetics	15
SCC1123	Chemistry for the Life Sciences	15

Note: Students who have passed Chemistry ATAR or equivalent, may substitute SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences with an elective unit.

Year 1 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCH1104	Introduction to Pathophysiology	15
MHS1102	Anatomy and Physiology 2	15
SCH1132	Human Evolution and Ecology	15
SCC1226	Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry	15

Year 2 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCH2226	Human Molecular Genetics	15
SCH2232	Medical Biochemistry	15
SCH2235 *	Applied Microbiology	15
MMS2200	Introduction to Histology and Histotechniques	15

Year 2 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCH2141	Advanced Biomedical Techniques	15
MMS2102	Medical Microbiology	15
MMS2101	Introduction to Haematology	15
SCP1134	Foundations of Physics	15

Note: Students who have passed Physics ATAR or equivalent, may substitute SCP1134 Foundations of Physics with an elective unit.

Year 3 - Semester 1

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCH3227	The Biology of Human Disease	15
SCH3223	Medical Genetics	15
MMS3101	Evolutionary Perspectives on Health and Disease	15
SCH3145	Biomedical Ethics	15

Year 3 - Semester 2

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCH3244	Developmental Biology	15
SCH3434	Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing	15
Select two (2) units from:
SCH3239 ^	Human Immunology	15
MMS2103 ^	Clinical Biochemistry	15
MMS3115 ^	Histopathology and Applied Histotechniques	15
MMS3112 ^	Safety and Quality in Healthcare	15

^ Core Option * Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Apply broad and coherent medical science knowledge to a range of theoretical, practical and diagnostic contexts.
Critically analyse, interpret and synthesise complex medical and health science information.
Demonstrate initiative and independent judgement to anticipate medical science challenges and generate sustainable solutions.
Use digital and laboratory technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise medical science information from diverse sources.
Communicate medical science knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
Demonstrate ethical judgement and global perspectives with respect for cultural diversity, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
Work collaboratively and demonstrate professionalism in the application of knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for personal and professional scholarship.

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