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Bachelor of Medical Science

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Health Sciences | School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

Program Code: IBMS Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 414381 Home Campus: City East Program Length (in EFTSL): 3

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Program director/s

• Associate Professor Sandra Orgeig (IBMS)

Aim

The Bachelor of Medical Science emphasises the fundamental knowledge that underpins the broad range of medical science fields and provides a platform from which to undertake further study including research, medicine, optometry and forensic science.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

• Qualified for SACE and:
  • recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
  • included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
  • obtained a competitive TER;
• Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE;
• Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points;
• Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution;
• Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level;
• Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Diploma or above;
• Qualified for Special Entry;
• Completed the Health Sciences stream of the UniSA Foundation Studies program.

English Language Entry Requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

• English Language Test (see Note 1)
  • ·IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • Overall band score - 6.5
  • Reading and Writing - 6.0
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) equivalent;
• English Language Programs
  • Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program at the appropriate level
• Other qualifications
  • Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
  • Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
  • Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2).

Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criterion. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.

Content/structure

In the first year of the program students undertake a number of core courses in the basic sciences to introduce them to the human body and to understand the areas of science that influence medicine in the broadest context.  The second and third years incorporate core and elective courses in areas such as biotechnology, microbiology, immunology, human disease, human nutrition, genetics and medical nanotechnology, and provides further choice in areas such as pharmacology (how medicines work) and toxicology (how medicines and other chemicals can damage humans and the environment), medical physiology and forensic science, including key topics in criminal science (DNA testing, trace analysis, chemical toxicology).  The third year also provides opportunities for students to access a wider range of medical science courses, including 'real-life' exposure to current medical research, through a collaborative teaching program with The Australian National University, Canberra.

In total, 108 units will be required to complete the program.

Honours

Students obtaining a credit level average or higher may be accepted into an Honours program in accordance with University policy, and then proceed to postgraduate research degrees.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
FIRST YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Biological Science 100	BIOL 1007	4.5	0.125
Chemistry 100 or	CHEM 1006	4.5	0.125
Chemistry in Life 100	CHEM 1013	4.5	0.125
Health and Society	HLTH 1025	4.5	0.125
Elective (see Note 1)		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Biological Science 101	BIOL 1012	4.5	0.125
Chemistry 101 or	CHEM 1007	4.5	0.125
Chemistry in Life 101	CHEM 1014	4.5	0.125
Quantitative Methods in Health	MATH 1065	4.5	0.125
Elective (see Note 1)		4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Biochemistry N 200	BIOL 2014	4.5	0.125
Physiology N 200	BIOL 2035	4.5	0.125
Microbiology N 201	BIOL 2029	4.5	0.125
Medical Sciences Elective 1*		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Immunology N 201	BIOL 2037	4.5	0.125
Analytical Biotechnology	BIOL 2050	4.5	0.125
Genomics and Proteomics	BIOL 2016	4.5	0.125
Medical Sciences Elective 2*		4.5
THIRD YEAR*
First Half (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Cell Biology and Genetics	BIOL 3029	4.5	0.125
Medical Biotechnology 300	BIOL 3007	4.5	0.125
Molecular Pathogenesis 300	MEDI 3008	4.5	0.125
Medical Sciences Elective		4.5
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Bioinformatics 301	BIOL 3024	4.5	0.125
Medical Biotechnology 301	BIOL 3008	4.5	0.125
Research Elective Project	BIOL 3031	4.5	0.125
Medical Sciences Elective		4.5
Medical Sciences Elective 1 (select one from the following courses) (see Rule 1)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 1	CHEM 2028	4.5	0.125
Bioethics 301	HLTH 2004	4.5	0.125
Human Nutrition	HLTH 2001	4.5	0.125
Medical Sciences Elective 2 (select one from the following courses) (see Rule 2)
Pharmaceutical Analysis 1	CHEM 2026	4.5	0.125
Lifespan Physiology and Biochemistry	BIOL 2052	4.5	0.125
Introductory Epidemiology	HLTH 5131	4.5	0.125
Note* - At this stage the third year courses are indicative.  Courses for third year will be developed in consultation and collaboration with ANU during 2010.  it is expected that students will be able to undertake third year courses from the ANU Bachelor of Medical Science program as well as the UniSA program.

Rules

1. Medical Science Elective 1:  Students will be required to select one of the courses listed under Medial Sciences Elective 1 courses in the schedule.  Not all courses may be offered every year and may be subject to minimum class numbers.
2. Medical Science Elective 2:  Students will be required to select one of the courses listed under Medial Sciences Elective 2 courses in the schedule.  Not all courses may be offered every year and may be subject to minimum class numbers.
3. The program may be taken by full-time or part-time study.
4. All courses must be taken except where designated as alternatives.
5. Credit for previous studies or exemptuion from course requirements may be granted in accordance with University policy.

Notes

1. The Elective is a free elective to be selected by the student.

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