Graduate Diploma of Medical Science
James Cook University
About
JCU Medical Science graduates are equipped with specialist skills that enable them to be employed in a variety of medical settings.You could work as a clinical or medical scientist, cardiac scientist, respiratory scientist, sleep scientist, or neuroscientist.
You could also work in areas of pathology, clinical microbiology, haematology, transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, histopathology, immunology, serology or laboratory management.
Alternatively, go on to study the Master of Medical Science.Graduates may be eligible for membership with the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS).
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
BM5001:06 Professional Placement 1
BM5002:06 Professional Placement 2
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
Table A (MAJORS)
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|---|---|
| Type of major | Mandatory, single |
| Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
| column1 | column2 | column3 |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
| Clinical Sciences | Townsville | Available only as a single major |
| Medical Laboratory Science | Townsville | Available only as a single major |
Entry requirements
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|---|---|
| Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree in Biomedical Sciences or cognate degree or equivalent from this or any other University, at the discretion of the Dean, College of Public Health, Medical and Veterinary Sciences. Students wishing to complete the Graduate Diploma of Medical Science (Medical Laboratory Science) will be admitted on a case-by-case basis following discussions with the academic advisor for Biomedical Sciences to ascertain completion of subjects in their undergraduate degree which fulfil the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) requirements for accreditation. |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 –Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional selection requirements | Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Coursework Enrolment Procedure. |
| Post admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, the requirement to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card, federal police check and/or other requirements that students must comply with. Students must complete all Professional Experience Placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of all requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists |
Learning outcomes
Apply your theoretical skills as you complete between 12 and 36 weeks of clinical placements at public and private Hospital Clinical Measurements and Medical laboratories. You will gain advanced skills that enable you to work in high-demand areas including rural, remote, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Cultivate your commitment to lifelong learning with this dynamic and exciting program. JCU Medical Science graduates are highly sought-after, both nationally and internationally.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
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