This course prepares students to work as qualified ambulance paramedics with Victorian ambulance services.

By completion of this course, the graduate should demonstrate the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to:

• meet the needs of the community, the industry and the profession as an ambulance paramedic and member of the health care team
• continue to develop and further enhance their personal and professional development as an ambulance paramedic
• recognise and assess appropriate symptom-syndrome patterns and to care for patients as required at the scene of sudden illness or injury, within the Ambulance Service Clinical Practice Guidelines
• provide and/or assist with care during the transport of patients of all ages suffering from illness, injury or disability, whether physical or mental, acute or chronic including retrieval or escorted patients - this includes demonstration of the competencies required of a patient transport officer
• ensure that care and treatment is maintained on arrival at hospital, until responsibility is handed over to the appropriate personnel
• communicate and work effectively with other emergency services personnel and other members of the health care team
• manage the associated social, cultural, religious, emotional and communication aspects of sick and injured persons, their relatives, carers and bystanders
• practice as an ambulance paramedic within an appropriate ethical and professional construct whilst adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and Ambulance Service policies
• provide basic instruction to individuals and small groups
• initiate and/or assist with rescue techniques as appropriate and to initially manage multi-casualty incidents, including the nature of critical incident stress management
• contribute to Ambulance Services' information technology and research programs and practice within an evidence-based paradigm.

The course consists of three core units in first year and three core units in second year followed by one year of additional clinical experience. Each unit is conducted over the full academic year.

First year

• APS1010 Foundations of ambulance paramedic practice
• APS1020 Foundations of ambulance paramedic care
• APS1030 Clinical practice 1

Second year

• APS1040 The professional ambulance paramedic
• APS1050 Ambulance paramedic care
• APS1060 Clinical practice 2

Third year

• AMB1003 Industrial experience year

Diploma of Ambulance Paramedic Studies

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course is offered to undergraduates who wish to complete an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)-accredited undergraduate major in psychology while undertaking a concurrent Monash undergraduate degree. The course is available only to students enrolled in degrees where it is not possible to study the 60-point APAC-accredited major sequence. Students must enrol in the diploma in their first year, or not later than the first semester of the second year of their concurrent degree.

Course progression requirements

Students completing a Monash University undergraduate degree in conjunction with this 60-point APAC-accredited undergraduate major sequence in psychology will be eligible to apply for entry to a fourth year in psychology through an honours year, or the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology. Masters and doctoral degrees are available by coursework and/or research after completion of a fourth year of study in psychology.

The principal objective of this course is that students will acquire a basic understanding of psychology as an empirical science. The School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine has adopted the scientist-practitioner model; that is, professional practice is grounded in the scientific view of the discipline.

Other objectives of this course are identical to those of the existing major sequence in psychology, specifically students will:

• be able to select and use the appropriate statistical analyses and research design methods required to prepare psychological laboratory reports
• be able to demonstrate the computer skills required for the use and understanding of the computer packages associated with the statistical and multimedia content of the course
• be exposed to the diversity of topic areas covered within the discipline of psychology (ie history and philosophy of psychology, sensation and perception, learning and memory, personality and intelligence, abnormal psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, biological psychology, organisational psychology)
• understand the theoretical background to, construction of, administration of, and interpretation of psychological tests and assessment procedures
• have an understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities required to pursue a career in psychology.

Students must complete 10 six-point units (nine core units and one elective unit).

Off-campus learning students must complete the required minimum hours of on-campus weekend school laboratory for each unit.

First year

• PSY1011 Psychology A
• PSY1022 Psychology B

Second year

• PSY2031 Developmental and biological psychology
• PSY2042 Cognitive and social psychology
• PSY2051 Research design and analysis

Third year

• PSY3032 Abnormal psychology
• PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
• PSY3051 Perception and personality
• PSY3062 Research methods and theory

Elective units

Students may take the elective unit at second or third year. Some third-year electives may be undertaken at second year, providing prerequisites and corequisites are met. The electives offered may vary from year to year depending on staff availability. Some electives are available by off-campus learning mode.

Second year

• PSY2112 Organisational psychology

Third year

• PSY3100 Advanced psychobiology: brain and behaviour
• PSY3120 Introduction to counselling
• PSY3130 Health psychology
• PSY3150 Contemporary social psychology
• PSY3160 Psychology of language
• PSY3170 Decision making in professional settings
• PSY3180 Human neuropsychology: developmental and neurodegenerative disorders
• PSY3190 Addiction studies
• PSY3210 Advanced leadership
• PSY3230 Psychological foundations of the law

Diploma of Psychology

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The degree not only provides a sound foundation for social work practice but also develops knowledge and skills in critical analysis in various arts disciplines. The arts component must include a major and a minor study. Students complete two semesters of study of 'the individual' (eg psychology, behavioural studies) and two semesters of 'society' (eg sociology, anthropology, gender studies, philosophy, politics, Australian studies and at least one unit in Australian Indigenous studies).

This course requires students to undertake off-campus placements.

Special requirements

Police checks

Organisations that host field/community placements require students to have a current police check regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to being accepted in this course. Police checks need to be renewed annually. However in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Course objectives for the Bachelor of Arts are listed under 'Single degrees' in the Arts section of this handbook. Course objectives for the Bachelor of Social Work are listed under 'Single degrees' in this section of the handbook.

The course is undertaken in the following sequence:

(a.) the first year is comprised of arts units only

(b.) the second year is comprised of five arts units and three social work units

(c.) the third year includes three arts units (which complete the major sequence); the rest are social work units (including the first field placement)

(d.) the final year is comprised of social work units only, including the second field placement.

Arts component

The arts component must include a major and minor study as follows:

• arts discipline major (48 points).
• arts discipline minor (24 points).
• an additional arts discipline first-year sequence (12 points).
• a further 12 points in arts units.

Social work component

All social work units are compulsory core units.

The normal pattern of study is for student to study four units per semester; in semesters where the field placement is undertaken, this is reduced to two units plus the placement.

First year

First semester

• First-year arts unit discipline A (6 points)
• First-year arts unit discipline B (6 points)
• First-year arts unit discipline C (6 points)
• Extra arts unit (at any level) (6 points)

Second semester

• First-year arts unit discipline A (6 points)
• First-year arts unit discipline B (6 points)
• First-year arts unit discipline C (6 points)
• Extra arts unit (at any level) (6 points)

Second year

First semester

• Second-year arts unit discipline A (6 points)
• Second-year arts unit discipline B (6 points)
• SWK3220 Social work in society
• SWK3250 Social work perspectives on human development

Second semester

• Second-year arts unit discipline A (6 points)
• Second-year arts unit discipline B (6 points)
• Second or third-year arts unit discipline A* (6 points)
• SWK3260 Social policy and social justice 1

Third year

First semester

• Third-year arts unit discipline A (6 points)
• Third-year arts unit discipline A (6 points)
• SWK3230 Social work research
• SWK3240 Working with individuals: theory and practice

Second semester

• Third-year arts unit discipline A (6 points)
• SWK3120 Working with families and groups: theory and practice
• SWK3180 Fieldwork skills and practicum 1

Fourth year

First semester

• SWK4410 Community work: theory and practice
• SWK4420 Community health and mental health
• SWK4430 Cross-cultural social work: theory and practice
• SWK4440 Social work management: theory and practice

Second semester

• SWK4450 Social policy and social justice II
• SWK4460 Critical and creative social work theory and practice
• SWK4560 Fieldwork skills and practicum II

* Requirements for majors/minors can vary. Students should refer to the 'Areas of study' section in the Arts section of this Handbook at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/arts-ug-areas-of-study.html.

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Social Work

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The course will provide several possible outcomes for graduates. These are:

• an in-depth specialised program in behavioural neuroscience leading to a research-based honours year in the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine or another biomedical science department
• a vocationally focused degree, which meets the accreditation requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council, and will lead to higher studies in psychology in honours and later years
• a non-specialised general undergraduate degree in behavioural neuroscience.

Students will, by the selection of elective units in second and third year, and their subsequent performance in these units, determine which of these outcomes is to be achieved.

On completion of this course, students will have:

• acquired a basic knowledge of behavioural neuroscience, and will understand the relationship of behavioural neuroscience to other areas of learning
• become familiar with the diversity of topic areas covered within the disciplines of psychology and the biomedical sciences
• become familiar with the research frontier at which advances in behavioural neuroscience are occurring; developed the skills necessary to critically appraise the relevant literature
• an appreciation of the ethical and social attitudes and responsibilities which arise as a professional behavioural neuroscientist
• mastered the essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the field of behavioural neuroscience
• acquired skills in modern information technologies, which will enhance their effectiveness in employment as modern neuroscientists.

The course is designed as a series of interlinked and consecutive sequences of units aimed to permit students to readily acquire fluency and proficiency in the concepts, language and fundamentals of behavioural neuroscience. The development of such a flexible curriculum may be achieved as part of one or more orderly course sequences or knowledge streams. The distinctive feature of this educational approach is that students are allowed some flexibility in their choice of units so that they are able to construct a sequence of studies suitable to their own requirements. In this way, students choose the most appropriate studies for their own particular career aspirations.

Areas of study

All students in the Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience course will complete a program which is a combination of core and elective units.

The degree involves successful completion of:

• six compulsory behavioural neuroscience units (one at first year, two at second year and three at third-year level)
• five compulsory biomedical units (four at first year and one at second-year level)
• five compulsory psychology units (two at first year and three at second year level)
• eight elective units (one at first year, two at second year and five at third-year level).

In third year, students will major in behavioural neuroscience plus one of psychology, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, or pharmacology.

Successful completion of the degree plus appropriate choice of major at the third-year level will provide an opportunity of gaining entry into a fourth-year honours program.

Students enrolled in the behavioural neuroscience course will receive a manual for the degree outlining policies regarding teaching, assessment and acceptable conduct. In addition, students will receive more detailed information about core units from unit convenors and individual unit manuals. These manuals contain detailed information on teaching staff, contact persons, timetables, textbooks, reading guides, supplementary lecture material, details and weighting of assessment methods and procedures including some specific assessment dates. Manuals are available at the commencement of each semester.

First year

First semester

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• PSY1011 Psychology 1A
• elective unit

Second semester

• BMS1052 Human neurobiology*
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• BNS1072 Foundations of behavioural neuroscience
• PSY1022 Psychology 1B

* Prerequisite for all BNS second and third year units.

Second year

First semester

• BMS2021 Biochemistry in human function
• BNS2011 Brain structure and function I
• PSY2031 Developmental and biological psychology
• PSY2051 Research design and analysis

Second semester

• BNS2012 Brain structure and function II
• PSY2042 Cognitive and social psychology
• elective unit
• elective unit

Third year

First semester

• BNS3021 Neurochemistry and behaviour
• elective unit
• elective unit

Plus select one of:*

• BCH3031 Advanced molecular biology: modern concepts and applications
• BHS3110 Researching Behaviour: Principles and Practice
• GEN3030 Genetics of development
• PHA3011 Principles of drug action
• PSY3051 Perception and personality
• PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
• PSY3180 Human neuropsychology: Developmental and neurodegenerative disorders
• PSY3160 Psychology of language

* The chosen unit will contribute towards the major in behavioural neuroscience.

Second semester

• BNS3052 Drugs, brain and altered awareness
• BNS3062 Imaging and brain disorders
• elective unit
• elective unit

Elective units

All other elective units in third year must be chosen from the following disciplines: psychology, anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, genetics, pharmacology or immunology. Students should select third-year electives carefully, as choice of major will determine eligibility for entry into the various units being offered at honours level.

An additional honours year is available to eligible students.

Depending on the units completed, students may meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council.

Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science provides a non-specialised degree in biomedical sciences leading to an honours program, or an in-depth specialised program in one area of biomedical science, through the selection of relevant elective units.

On completion of this course, students will:

• have acquired a basic knowledge of the biomedical sciences in a range of important multidisciplinary areas
• have mastered the essential analytic procedures and method of written and oral communication relevant to the field of biomedical sciences
• be graduates who are well prepared for potential employment opportunities in most facets of the health care and related industries
• be well prepared to embark on further vocational training or postgraduate studies in the biomedical sciences or other discipline areas
• have completed a degree which will have been as broadly-based or as specifically focused as each individual student requires
• have received training relevant to a range of knowledge-intensive health care industries
• understand the relationship of biomedical science to other areas of learning
• have acquired skills in modern information technologies, which will enhance their effectiveness in employment as modern biomedical scientists
• have been exposed to the research frontier at which advances in biomedical science are occurring
• have an appreciation of the ethical and social attitudes and responsibilities which arise as a professional, practising biomedical scientist.

The course is designed as a series of interlinked and consecutive sequences of units. This allows students to readily acquire fluency and proficiency in the concepts, language and fundamentals of the biomedical sciences. The distinctive feature of this educational approach is that students are allowed some flexibility in their choice of units so that they are able to construct a sequence of studies suitable to their own requirements and career aspirations.

Areas of study

All students in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science course will complete a program which is a combination of core and elective units. Each semester, students will receive more detailed information about all core and elective units from unit convenors and individual unit manuals. These manuals contain detailed information on teaching staff, contact persons, timetables, textbooks, reading guides, supplementary lecture material, details and weighting of assessment methods and procedures including some specific assessment dates. Manuals are available at the commencement of each semester.

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• 12 points of electives from any faculty*

Second year

• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• BMS2021 Biochemistry in human function
• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• 12 points of electives from any faculty*

Third year

• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease II
• 24 points of level three electives from the biomedical science area**
• 12-points of electives from any faculty*

* Up to six units may be taken from outside the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. The faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Engineering, Law, Information Technology and Science offer units suitable as electives in various years of the program.

** Generally these units begin with the prefixes ANT, BCH, BME, BMS, BND, BNS, CEL, DEV, GEN, HUP, IMM, MIC, PHA and PHY.

An additional honours year is available to eligible students.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The program introduces students to a range of interdisciplinary units covering areas of modern biomedical sciences, human biology and public health and develops a strong grounding in one of five branches of engineering. The strong research and design focus that is characteristic of the engineering programs combined with the interdisciplinary approach of the biomedical science component produces graduates in two disciplines who are able to make a unique contribution to both medical science and engineering.

On completion of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Engineering, students will have acquired a basic knowledge of: the ethical standards and legal responsibilities to the community and the profession; the management of physical, human and financial resources associated with the practice of engineering; the constraints on engineering practice posed by economic factors, safety considerations and impact on the environment; the integration of concepts of safe design and practice in the solution of problems; a range of important multidisciplinary areas in the biomedical sciences; the research frontier at which advances in biomedical science are occurring; the relationship between biomedical science and engineering; the essential analytical procedures relevant to the field of biomedical sciences and engineering.

In addition, students will have developed general and professional skills in: effective communication with peers, associates, clients and the general public; operating as an individual or as part of a team; integrating knowledge from different areas to synthesise a coherent approach to the solution of a problem; critical evaluation of assumptions and arguments; theoretical and numerical analysis to predict, design, control and optimise the performance of engineering systems.

Students will be able to combine a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a Bachelor of Engineering in one of five disciplines (chemical, civil, electrical and computer systems, materials or mechanical engineering) and position themselves for careers in the biomedical engineering field. The total number of credit points required will depend on the stream of engineering completed.

The award of an honours degree in engineering is based on academic achievement.

Elective units

Over the course of the double degree program, students must take at least two elective units at level three from the biomedical sciences areas (generally these units begin with the prefixes BCH, BME, BMS, BND, BNS, CEL, DEV, GEN, HUP, IMM, MIC, PHA and PHY).

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences/Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical)

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues, and organisms
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• ENG1010 Momentum, heat and mass transfer
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics,* or ENG1080 Foundation physics,* or ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering,* or ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A

Second year

• BMS2021 Biochemistry in human function
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
• CHE2162 Material and energy balances
• CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
• CHE2164 Engineering thermodynamics
• CHM2735 Chemistry
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A,* or ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B

Third year

• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
• CHE3162 Process control
• CHE3165 Separation processes
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B,* or CHE3166 Process design

Fourth year

• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease 2
• CHE3163 Sustainable processing 1
• CHE3164 Reaction engineering
• CHE3166 Process design,* or CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
• CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

Fifth year

• CHE3171 Bioprocess technology, * or CHE4163 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
• CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
• CHE4161 Engineering in society
• CHE4162 Particle technology
• CHE4171 Biochemical engineering
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

* Students requiring foundation studies must undertake this unit from this group of options.

Total 240 points: 12 points of common units; biomedical component 96 points; chemical engineering component 132 points.

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences/Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)

Forensic and biomechanics stream

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• ENG1020 Engineering structures
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1080 Foundation physics*, or ENG1090 Foundation mathematics*, or ENG1040 Engineering dynamics, or ENG1050 Engineering materials
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering

Second year

• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
• CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
• CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A

Third year

• BMS2031 Body Systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• CIV2207 Computing and water modelling
• CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
• CIV2263 Water systems
• CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
• CIV3204 Engineering investigation

Fourth year

• BMS2062 Introduction to bioformatics
• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• CIV3221 Building structures and technology
• CIV3222 Bridge design and assessment
• CIV3247 Geoengineering
• CIV3283 Road engineering
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

Fifth year

• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease 2
• CIV4210 Project A
• CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
• CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
• CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers, or CIV4284 Transport systems, or CIV5306 Road safety engineering
• one CIV level three elective
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

* Students requiring foundation studies must undertake this unit from this group of options.

Public health Stream

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1052 Human neurobioogy
• ENG1020 Engineering structures*, or ENG1071 Chemistry for engineers
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG1080 Foundation physics*, or ENG1090 Foundation mathematics*, or ENG1020 Engineering structures
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering

Second year

• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• CIV2207 Computing and water modelling
• CIV2242 Introductory geoengineering
• CIV2263 Water systems
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A

Third year

• BMS2031 Body Systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
• CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
• CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry
• CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
• CIV3204 Engineering investigation

Fourth year

• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
• CIV3247 Geoengineering
• CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geoengineering
• CIV3264 Urban water and wastewater systems
• CIV3283 Road engineering
• 6 points of electives from the biomedical science area

Fifth year

• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease 2
• CIV4261 Integrated urban water management or CIV4268 Water resources management
• CIV4210 Project A
• CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
• CIV4248 Ground hazards and environmental geotechnics
• 18 points of electives from the biomedical science area

* Students requiring foundation studies must undertake this unit from this group of options.

Total 240 points: biomedical component 108 points; civial engineering component 132 points

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences/Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Computer systems Engineering)

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• ENG1030 Electrical systems
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers**
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics, * or ENG1080 Foundation physics, * or ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering,* or ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B

Second year

• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• ECE2011 Signal processing
• ECE2021 Electromagnetism
• ECE2031 Circuits and control
• ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B,* or First Biomedical Engineering unit

Third year

• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• ECE2041 Telecommunications
• ECE2061 Analogue electronics
• ECE3022 Wireless and guided electromagnetism, or ECE3051 Energy systems
• ECE3903 Optimisation, estimation and numerical methods

Fourth year

• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• ECE3051 Electrical power engineering, or ECE3022 Wireless and guided electromagnetism
• ECE3073 Computer systems, or ECE3062 Electronic systems and control
• ECE3091 Engineering design
• ECE3092 Systems engineering and reliability analysis
• First or second biomedical engineering unit
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

Fifth year

• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease 2
• ECE3062 Electronic systems and control or ECE3073 Computer systems
• ECE4094 Project A
• ECE4095 Project B
• ECE4099 Professional practice
• second biomedical engineering unit,* or ECSE elective
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

* Students requiring foundation studies must undertake this unit from this group of options.

** Students commencing the course without VCE specialist mathematics or its equivalent, will have the co-requisite for this unit waived and will receive additional assistance.

Total 240 points: 12 points of common units, biomedical component 96 points; electrical and computer systems engineering component 132 points.

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences/Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organs
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society + BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• ENG1050 Engineering materials
• ENG1080 Foundation physics, or ENG1090 Foundation mathematics, or BMS1031 Biomedical physics
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineers

Second year 2

• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics
• MTE2541 Nanostructure of materials
• MTE2542 Microstructural development
• MTE2544 Functional materials
• MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I

Third year

• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• ENG1060 Computing for engineering
• MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
• MTE2548 Biomaterials I
• MTE3541 Materials durability
• MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering

Fourth year

• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
• MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: the mechanics of materials
• MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
• MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
• 18 points of electives from the biomedical science area

Fifth year

• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease 2
• MTE4525 Project I
• MTE4526 Project II
• MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
• MTE4572 Polymer and composite processing and engineering
• MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics
• MTE4596 Biomaterials II
• 6 point elective from the biomedical science area

Total 240 points: biomedical component 102/108 points; materials engineering component 126/132 points

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences/Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

First year

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• ENG1040 Engineering dynamics
• ENG1090 Foundation mathematics*, or ENG1080 Foundation physics*, or ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering
• ENG1091 Mathematics for engineering*, or BMS1052 Human neurobiology

Second year

• BMS1052 Human neurobiology*, or BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• MEC2401 Dynamics I
• MEC2404 Fluid mechanics I
• MEC2405 Thermodynamics

Third year

• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease*, or BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics*, or 6 point elective from the biomedical science area
• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• MEC2402 Engineering design I
• MEC2403 Mechanics of materials
• MEC3451 Fluid mechanics II
• MEC3455 Solid mechanics
• MEC3456 Engineering computational analysis

Fourth year

• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease 2
• MEC3452 Design III
• MEC3453 Dynamics II
• MEC3454 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• MEC3457 Systems and control
• MEC3458 Experimental project
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

Fifth year

• 6 point elective from the biomedical science area *, or MEC44xx Technical elective
• MEC4401 Project I
• MEC4402 Project II
• MEC4404 Professional practice
• MEC44xx Technical elective
• MEC44xx Technical elective
• 12 points of electives from the biomedical science area

* Students requiring foundation studies must undertake this unit from this group of options

Total 240 points: biomedical component 108 points; mechanical engineering component 132 points

Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course prepares students for potential employment as paramedics in ambulance and community health services. Paramedics provide pre-hospital care for sick and injured people aimed at stabilising and/or improving the patient's condition in preparation for and during transport to hospital.

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements.

Special requirements

Medical and fitness assessment

Students must complete a medical and fitness assessment. This is a prerequisite for clinical placements offered by Victorian ambulance services.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually.

A graduate of the Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) will be expected to demonstrate the generic attributes of a Monash graduate, the specific attributes expected by the industry and the profession, and to have the ability to adapt to change and develop their career as leaders while making a contribution to the community-based emergency health services. The objectives of the Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) have been classified according to the themes of the course. The five themes within the course are:

• personal and professional development
• population health and illness in society
• foundations of the paramedic clinician
• community-based emergency health in integrated health and emergency systems
• science, knowledge and evidence.

On successful completion of the course the student will be expected to demonstrate all attributes within these themes.

All students entering through the B.Emerg Health (Pmed) accelerated entry pathway will be required to attend the intensive one week preparatory module "Professional Transition Program" to be conducted in the week immediately preceding the commencement of the normal university teaching year. Attendance is compulsory and no exemptions will be given.

Students must complete all units, depending on whether credit has been granted.

First Year

First semester

• BEH1011 Clinical concepts of paramedic practice
• HSC1031 Foundations of health
• HSC1051 Working with people
• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1

Second semester

• HSC1052 Health and social care systems
• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• NUR1202 Legal issues and concepts
• SRH2002 Indigenous health and wellbeing

Second year

First semester

• BEH2011 Professionalism and community based emergency health systems
• BEH2021 Population aspects of CBEH services
• BEH2501 Community health, culture and society
• BEH2041 Human development and health across the lifespan

Second semester

• BEH2012 Paramedic management of cardio-respiratory conditions
• BEH2022 Paramedic management of trauma and environmental conditions

Summer A semester

• BEH2032 Paramedic clinical practice 1

Third year

First semester

• BEH3011 Paramedic management of medical conditions and mental health
• BEH3021 Paramedic management of health conditions at life stages
• BEH3031 Paramedic clinical practice 2
• BEH3051 Paramedic management of mental health

Second semester

• BEH3012 Clinical leadership and emergency preparedness
• BEH3022 Research and contemporary challenges in CBEH
• BEH3032 Paramedic management of critical care specialty situations
• BEH3042 Advanced paramedic clinical practice 3

Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course equips students for careers in social work with specialised knowledge of the health and social care system.

All students undertake a foundation year in applied, social and health sciences. Study covers areas of research, communication, health systems, health promotion, and the determinants of health. Later-year core units include studies in epidemiology and public health, indigenous health and wellbeing, and health promotion, plus social work subjects.

Although the course is principally intended to prepare graduates for a career in social work, the health science major sequence completed by all students also provides a grounding in health promotion and community development and partnerships, and expands career options.

This course requires students to undertake off-campus placements.

Special requirements

Police Checks and Working with Children Checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Health requirements

In order to meet health requirements for working in the healthcare facilities and for the protection of other students, and themselves, students may need to comply with certain precautionary procedures. These may consist of confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests), receiving vaccines and having x-rays where the evidence indicates that these are appropriate.

Vaccinations

The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing this course. Recommended immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B.

Course objectives for the Bachelor of Health Science and the Bachelor of Social Work are listed under 'Single degrees' in this section of the Handbook.

The normal pattern of study is 24 points per semester. Depending on the point value of units, this may equate to three or four units per semester, or in semesters where a field placement is undertaken, this is reduced to two units plus the placement.

The course is undertaken in the following sequence:

• the first year is comprised of health science units only
• the second year is comprised of five health science units and three social work units
• the third year includes three health science units (these complete the health science major sequence); the remainder are social work units (including the first field placement)
• the final year is comprised of social work units only, including the second field placement.

All units are compulsory.

First year

Semester 1

• HSC1031 Foundations of health
• HSC1041 Health sociology
• HSC1051 Working with people
• HSC1061 Introduction to research in health science

Semester 2

• HSC1052 Health and social care systems
• HSC1072 Health promotion 1
• HSC1082 Population health
• HSC1092 Human body in health and illness

Second year

Semester 1

• HSC2031 Epidemiology and public health
• HSC2061 Legal and ethical frameworks
• SWK3220 Social work in society
• SWK3230 Social work research

Semester 2

• HSC2042 Population health and diversity
• HSC2062 Communicating health
• SRH2002 Indigenous health and well-being
• SWK3260 Social policy and social justice 1

Third Year

Semester 1

• HSC2051 Health promotion 2
• HSC3011 Contemporary health challenges
• SWK3240 Working with individuals: theory and practice
• SWK3250 Social work perspectives on human development

Semester 2

• HSC2092 Community partnerships and capacity building
• SWK3120 Working with families and groups: theory and practice
• SWK3180 Fieldwork skills and practicum 1

Fourth year

Semester 1

• SWK4410 Community work: theory and practice
• SWK4420 The individual, health and society
• SWK4430 Cross-cultural social work: theory and practice
• SWK4440 Social work management: theory and practice

Semester 2

• SWK4450 Social policy and social justice II
• SWK4460 Critical and creative social work theory and practice
• SWK4560 Fieldwork skills and practicum II

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Health Sciences

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The Bachelor of Health Science is an innovative, flexible, three-year degree in the public health/social sciences that equips students for careers in health promotion, public health and primary care sectors, community and social services and government, health foundations and international agencies.

This course requires students to undertake off-campus placements.

Special requirements

Police checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Health requirements

In order to meet health requirements for working in the healthcare facilities and for the protection of other students, and themselves, students may need to comply with certain precautionary procedures. These may consist of confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests), receiving vaccines and having x-rays where the evidence indicates that these are appropriate.

Vaccinations

The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing this course. Recommended immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B.

On successful completion of the BHSc, it is expected that the student will be able to:

• demonstrate the knowledge, skills and technical competency appropriate for an entry level practitioner in professional fields of health promotion or health policy and management
• value research and be skilled at accessing, critically appraising and applying the best available evidence to the professional fields of health promotion or health policy and management
• develop health promotion knowledge and skills, and management skills for improved utilisation of the resources required to advance population health and wellbeing
• recognise population health and wellbeing issues associated with social and cultural diversity and the skills and resources required for working across diverse populations
• demonstrate awareness of equity, and health, and human rights and social justice
• demonstrate awareness of the determinants of illness, health and wellbeing
• integrate knowledge of relevant public policy and health and social care systems into practice
• demonstrate critical awareness of the relationships between population health and wellbeing, and the policy and institutions framing health and social care systems, and a capacity to utilise this awareness in the advancement of population health and wellbeing
• achieve a broad education based on independent learning, critical thinking, problem-solving and evaluation.

Students can elect major sequences from health promotion, health policy and management. In addition, students may select a minor sequence in bioscience.

All students undertake a foundation year in applied social and health sciences. Study covers areas of research, communication, health systems, health promotion and the determinants of health. In second year core units include studies in epidemiology and public health, legal and ethical frameworks for health, indigenous health and wellbeing, and students choose their major stream. In third year students take a practicum plus core units in research methods, health policy, community partnerships, their major stream and elective units.

There is a compulsory three day inter-professional education block each semester that will involve learning together with students enrolled in other health science courses (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, paramedic) around structured academic content focussed on collaboration and teamwork.

To qualify for the Bachelor of Health Science, students must complete the following units:

Core units

First year

Semester 1

• HSC1031 Foundations of health
• HSC1041 Health sociology
• HSC1051 Working with people*
• HSC1061 Introduction to research in health science

Semester 2

• HSC1052 Health and social care systems
• HSC1072 Health promotion 1
• HSC1082 Population Health
• HSC1092 Human body in health and illness*

Second year

Semester 1

• HSC2031 Epidemiology and public health
• HSC2061 Legal and ethical frameworks
• major sequence unit 1
• elective*

Semester 2

• SRH2002 Indigenous health and wellbeing
• HSC2042 Population health and diversity
• HSC2092 Community partnerships and capacity building
• major sequence unit 2

Third Year

Semester 1

• HSC3031 Research methods in health science
• major sequence unit 3
• major sequence unit 4
• elective*

Semester 2

• HSC3072 Health policy and politics
• HSC3082 Health promotion practicum
• major sequence unit 5
• major sequence unit 6

*For student's undertaking the biosciences minor, the four units (24 points) making up the minor sequence replace HSC1051 and HSC1092 and any two electives.

Major sequences

Health promotion

Students select six of the following units:

• HSC2051 Health promotion 2
• HSC2052 Management in the health sector
• HSC2062 Communicating health
• HSC3011 Contemporary health challenges
• HSC3052 Health promotion in primary and clinical settings
• HSC3061 Health promotion evaluation
• MGW1010 Managing people and organisations
• plus an additional three electives

Health policy and management

Students select six of the following units:

• HSC3071 Public health policy
• MGW1010 Managing people and organisations
• MGW2230 Organisational behaviour
• MGW2430 Human resource management
• MGW2511 Managing quality, innovation and knowledge
• MGW3130 Organizational change and development
• plus an additional three electives

Minor sequence in bioscience of 4 units (24 points)

• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1
• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• HSC2301 Processes of disease
• HSC2302 Communicable disease

Elective units offered by Department of Health Science

• HSC2012 Drugs, ethics and community

Bachelor of Health Sciences

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This course provides students with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of an aspect of medical science and to pursue the study of this field through research. Students will undertake research activities supervised through a department of the faculty and complete a minor thesis.

Students who have successfully completed at least the first two years of the undergraduate MBBS course and the first year of the graduate entry MBBS may take leave from the medical course to pursue special studies in a discipline area offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in order to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc).

Students who are undertaking a medicine program at a university other than Monash must have completed studies corresponding to a minimum of 2 years of the Monash undergraduate MBBS program in a medicine program with equivalent curriculum content, learning outcome and academic standards as determined by the faculty.

On completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate the generic attributes of a Monash graduate. The objectives of the Bachelor of Medical Science are to:

• demonstrate retrieval, interpretation and evaluation of information in medical and other research based publications
• acquire an understanding of various methodologies in human and biomedical science research
• acquire an in-depth understanding of an aspect, issue or problem within a human or biomedical science research field
• demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical requirements for research activities in human and biomedical science research
• demonstrate the capacity to design, frame, conduct and report on a small-scale project in human or biomedical science research.

Monash MBBS students commence the course in semester one and must complete an honours research project (48 points).

Non-Monash MBBS students commence the course in semester two and must complete an honours research project (36 points) plus two course work units in research methodology (12 points).

The conferring of this award with honours is based on academic achievement.

Monash MBBS students

• MED7001 Bachelor of Medical Science 1 (24 points)
• MED7002 Bachelor of Medical Science 2 (24 points)

Non-Monash MBBS students

• MED7011 Medical Science Research Project A (18 points)
• MED7012 Medical Science Research Project B (18 points)
• MED7201 Medical Research Methods 1 (6 points)
• MED7202 Medical Research Methods 2 (6 points)

Bachelor of Medical Science

Bachelor of Medical Science (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This combined program is a recognition by the faculties of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and Law that the burgeoning area of medical law requires a pool of graduates with an academic grounding in both professions. Monash is the only university in Australia that offers this joint degree.

This course requires students to undertake off-campus placements.

The Monash University Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery program will strive to graduate doctors who:

• are knowledgeable, skilful, reflective and compassionate
• are innovative in their approach to and solution of problems
• are skilled at accessing, appraising, and applying the best available evidence to their everyday practice
• demonstrate awareness of the social, ethical, economic and environmental context of health and illness and psychological wellbeing and delivery of care
• are committed to the health of populations as well as individuals
• are concerned with issues of equity, quality and humanity in health care and act as advocates for the disadvantaged and dispossessed
• maintain high standards throughout their professional life by a commitment to life long learning and teaching
• have the skill to address the key questions relevant to the community and to medicine
• are capable of leadership and yet are comfortable working as a team member
• uphold the community's trust and expectations of the role of a doctor
• are advocates for health by practising preventative medicine and health promotion
• recognise the essential role of research in underpinning medical practice.

The objectives of the LLB program at Monash are to enable students to gain an understanding of basic legal concepts and legal institutions and of the historical, social, political and economic factors influencing their development. Upon completion of the LLB, students will be able to identify, use and evaluate the concepts, principles, rules and methods used in legal argument and will have developed oral and written skills, especially of legal argument, legal research and critical analysis. Students will have gained an understanding of concepts of justice, a concern to promote justice and an appreciation of their professional responsibilities.

The medicine component requires that students complete 240 points of study, comprising 48 points in each year, except fourth and sixth year (which is comprised entirely of law units). The law component requires that students complete 144 points of study, including 18 compulsory units and a further 36 points of elective law units. The structure as outlined below would allow a student to complete the double-degree program within seven years.

First year - 48 points

• MED1011 Medicine 1
• MED1022 Medicine 2

Second year - 60 points

• LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning
• LAW1104 Research and writing
• MED2031 Medicine 3
• MED2042 Medicine 4
• MED2000 Mark and Grade for Years 1 and 2

Third year - 60 points

• LAW2101 Contract A
• LAW2102 Contract B
• MED3051 Medicine and surgery 1
• MED3052 Medicine and surgery 2

Fourth year - 54 points

• LAW2201 Torts A
• LAW2202 Torts B
• LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A
• LAW3302 Criminal law B
• LAW3401 Property A
• LAW3402 Property B
• 18 points of law electives

Fifth year - 54 points

• LAW3201 Constitutional law
• MED4000 Mark and Grade Years 3 and 4
• MED4071 General practice and psychological medicine
• MED4082 Women's and children's health

Sixth year - 54 points

• LAW4169 Equity
• LAW4170 Trusts
• LAW4171 Corporations law
• LAW5104 Civil procedure
• LAW5125 Lawyers, ethics and society
• LAW5159 Evidence
• LAW3101 Administration law
• 12 points of law electives

Seventh year - 54 points

• MED5091 Advanced clinical practice I
• MED5092 Advanced clinical practice II
• MED5100 Honours Grade
• MED5102 Contemporary developments in clinical practice: patient safety
• 6 points of law electives

Eligible students may if they choose, during the course of the MBBS, intermit their studies to undertake the Bachelor of Medical Science.

Bachelor of Laws

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (with Honours)

Bachelor of Laws (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The five year MB BS curriculum is designed as an integrated structure incorporating four themes, within which units are taught by staff from across the faculty, in an interdisciplinary fashion. This course, leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS), may be awarded at either pass or honours standard.

During the early years of the course, the basic medical and behavioural sciences (anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology and sociology) are introduced within interdisciplinary units. These units will all have a major focus on clinical issues through clinical case studies.

The course is delivered in about 20 formal contact hours per week. This provides opportunity for self-directed study, and for students to be given the time and opportunity to be in control of their own learning and to develop skills in problem-solving and the critical appraisal of information.

For first year, semesters are of 13 weeks duration. In second year, semesters are of 14 weeks duration. In third and fourth years, the course has been structured as two semesters of 18 weeks each. In fifth year, the semesters are a notional 18 weeks, although there may be some requirement for more flexible arrangements.

The basic knowledge, skills and attitudes that form the curriculum will be related to clinical and other problems or issues. Learning in an appropriate medical context is an overarching principle of the curriculum.

Patient-centred learning activities

A patient-based learning model will be used, where the knowledge, skills and attitudes that form the content of the curriculum are brought to life via formal patient-centred teaching exercises. Most of the learning activities are designed to support students as they work with patient-centred scenarios.

The themes

The faculty has adopted a four-theme structure. These themes are:

• Theme I - Personal and professional development
• Theme II - Population, society, health and illness
• Theme III - Scientific basis of clinical practice
• Theme IV - Clinical skills.

The four themes will run through all years of the course, but will not be of equal weight; nor will they be of constant weight throughout the course.

'Personal and professional development' will focus on the doctor as an individual. This theme concentrates on the personal attributes and qualities needed by medical students and, ultimately, medical practitioners. It covers elements of communication skills, information technology, medical informatics and computing skills, ethics and legal issues, and clinical effectiveness.

`Population, society, health and illness' provides the structure to develop students' abilities to deal with broader society and population issues. Students will consider the social, environmental and behavioural contexts of illness and the practice of medicine, including an emphasis on rural and remote Australia. Other elements of this theme will be built around health promotion, epidemiology, public health, community diversity, population and global health, and a range of other societal issues. The history and philosophy of the scientific approach to medicine will also be included, extending this to approaches to knowledge and information, and an understanding of evidence-based medicine.

'Scientific basis of clinical practice' includes much of the human systems-based teaching in the course. The knowledge and concepts that underpin medicine, both in the basic medical sciences and in the clinical sciences, will be delivered within this theme. In the early semesters, the basic sciences of anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology and psychology of each system will be taught in an integrated manner and from a relevant clinical perspective.

The 'Clinical skills' theme encompasses the whole range of clinical skills, from the earliest to the later parts of the course. Practice in clinical skills (including procedural skills) is stressed early and often. The approach in clinical skills development will be to develop defined clinical competencies. This will begin with clinical aspects of communication skills and move through history taking and physical examinations to the more advanced clinical and procedural skills.

In the early years of the course, this theme will include general practice and rural visits, and an introduction to community clinics and hospitals. Multi-professional education will be promoted through educational interactions with nurses, paramedics, radiographers and other health care professionals. The rural health activities in the early years of the course will provide opportunities for our students to interact with a range of health care professionals. The later years will include advanced elective experience in diverse medical work places, both within and outside the hospital environment.

Community Based Partnerships

The Community Based Partnerships (CBP) program is an integral and innovative component of the new MB BS course for second-year medical students. CBP provides a meaningful context for future medical practitioners to gain an understanding of issues that relate to social justice, equity and diversity in the wider community.

Students complete a community-based placement, attend orientation and integration lectures, and complete a report so that they understand the context and links between health and illness, medicine and social justice.

Rural practice

The five-year curriculum will include an experience in rural areas for all students. This includes one week in a rural community in first year and a two-week rural program undertaken in Year 2 of the course.

Special requirements

Health requirements

For the protection of other students, patients and themselves, students in the MB BS course should comply with certain precautionary procedures.

This policy is in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council advice that educational institutions training students in health sciences should ensure that such students are protected as far as possible by vaccination against risks of infection.

The faculty's own policy requires that all students accept responsibility for having a satisfactory immunisation status at the commencement of the MB BS course. Immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B.

Police and Working with Children and Police checks

To undertake clinical and community placements for components of study in Australia, students will be required to undertake a police check by the Victorian Police, a Working with Children Check, and to register with the Medical Practitioners' Board of Victoria prior to commencement. Further information will be provided to students at the appropriate time.

The Monash University Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery program will strive to graduate doctors who:

• are knowledgeable, skilful, reflective and compassionate
• are innovative in their approach to and solution of problems
• are skilled at accessing, appraising, and applying the best available evidence to their everyday practice
• demonstrate awareness of the social, ethical, economic and environmental context of health and illness and psychological wellbeing and delivery of care
• are committed to the health of populations as well as individuals
• are concerned with issues of equity, quality and humanity in health care and act as advocates for the disadvantaged and dispossessed
• maintain high standards throughout their professional life by a commitment to life long learning and teaching
• have the skill to address the key questions relevant to the community and to medicine
• are capable of leadership and yet are comfortable working as a team member

uphold the communitys trust and expectations of the role of a doctor

• are advocates for health by practising preventative medicine and health promotion

recognise the essential role of research in underpinning medical practice.

Years one and two

In the first week of the first year of the course, students will attend a residential transition program, designed to focus on transition to university life, personal ethics, healthy lifestyle, group support and introduction to communication skills.

Throughout the first two years, blocks of systems-based sub-units will be presented with a mix of basic medical science content, patient-based presentations and discussions in small groups. These sub-units combine basic content with generic skills and are set in appropriate clinical contexts, largely through the use of patient-oriented learning. Topics include molecules, cells and tissues; human development and growth; genomics; metabolism; musculo-skeletal; cardiovascular; respiratory; renal; endocrinology; neurosciences; reproduction; human behaviour; gastrointestinal; nutrition; immunology and infection.

Years three and four

Years 3 to 5 will be based at the Clinical School in Johor, with clinical studies centred in the Sultanah Aminah Hospital, a tertiary and referral hospital in Johor Bahru. In the third and fourth years, the clinical content is delivered in blocks of clinical rotations, with a mix of advanced and applied medical science, patient-oriented presentations, and discussions in small tutorial groups. A diversity of clinical settings is used, including a range of hospitals, ambulatory clinics and the rural environment. The emphasis will be on students gaining real clinical experience, participating in patient care and understanding how health care teams work.

In the third year, students will study `Integrated medicine and surgery' which will be taught together with a series of problem-based and core-based learning sessions. The fourth year will be largely taken up with the core clinical rotations of `Women's and children's health' and `General practice and psychological medicine'.

Year five

The fifth year of the course is focused on facilitating the transition of students into the medical workplace as trainee interns and will be structured as a series of clinical rotations. In order to comply with AMC accreditation requirements students will be required to undertake a clinical rotation in Australia. * Students will participate in a range of learning experiences designed to substantially enhance their clinical reasoning, diagnostic and case management skills. Students will consolidate and enhance their knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviours in five clinically orientated rotations: aged care, emergency medicine, medical, surgical and specialty. In addition, students will undertake a student elective rotation in a clinical area of personal interest, subject to faculty approval.

* Students choose from a range of placements offered by the faculty.

First year

First semester

• MED1011 Medicine 1

Second semester

• MED1022 Medicine 2

Second year

First semester

• MED2031 Medicine 3

Second semester

• MED2042 Medicine 4
• MED2000 Mark and grade for Years 1 and 2

Third year

First semester

• MED3051 Medicine and surgery I

Second semester

• MED3062 Medicine and surgery II

Fourth year

• MED4071 General practice and psychological medicine
• MED4082 Women's and children's health
• MED4000 Mark and grade for Years 3 and 4

Fifth year

• MED5091 Advanced clinical practice I
• MED5092 Advanced clinical practice II
• MED5102 Contemporary developments in clinical practice: patient safety
• MED5100 Honours grade

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The five year MBBS curriculum is designed as an integrated structure incorporating four themes, within which units are taught in an interdisciplinary fashion by staff from across the faculty.. The basic knowledge, skills and attitudes that form the curriculum will be related to clinical and other problems or issues. Learning in an appropriate medical context is an overarching principle of the curriculum.

During the early years of the course, the basic medical and behavioural sciences (anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology and sociology) are introduced within interdisciplinary units. These units will all have a major focus on clinical issues through clinical case studies.

For first and second year, semesters are of 14 weeks duration. In third and fourth years, the course has been structured as two semesters of 18 weeks each. In fifth year, the semesters are a notional 18 weeks, although there may be some requirement for more flexible arrangements.

The course requires about 25 formal contact hours per week, though in years three to five it is expected that students will spend around 40 hours per week working in a clinical site. This provides students with time for self-directed study, and the time and opportunity to be in control of their own learning and to develop skills in problem-solving and the critical appraisal of information.

Patient-centred learning activities

A patient-based learning model will be used, where the knowledge, skills and attitudes that form the content of the curriculum are brought to life via formal patient-centred teaching exercises. Most of the learning activities are designed to support students as they work with patient-centred scenarios.

The themes

The faculty has adopted a four-theme structure. These themes are:

• Theme I - Personal and professional development
• Theme II - Population, society, health and illness
• Theme III - Scientific basis of clinical practice
• Theme IV - Clinical skills

The four themes will run through all years of the course, but will not be of equal weight; nor will they be of constant weight throughout the course.

Theme I

'Personal and professional development' will focus on the doctor as an individual. This theme concentrates on the personal attributes and qualities needed by medical students and, ultimately, medical practitioners. It covers elements of health enhancement, professional responsibilities, communication skills, information technology, medical informatics and computing skills, ethics and legal issues, and clinical effectiveness.

Theme II

'Population, society, health and illness' provides the structure to develop students' abilities to deal with broader society and population issues. Students will consider the social, environmental and behavioural contexts of illness and the practice of medicine, including an emphasis on rural and remote Australia. Other elements of this theme will be built around health promotion, epidemiology, public health, community diversity, population and global health, and a range of other societal issues. The history and philosophy of the scientific approach to medicine will also be included, extending this to approaches to knowledge and information, and an understanding of evidence-based medicine.

Theme III

'Scientific basis of clinical practice' includes much of the human systems-based teaching in the course. The knowledge and concepts that underpin medicine, both in the basic medical sciences and in the clinical sciences, will be delivered within this theme. In the early semesters, the basic sciences of anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology and psychology of each system will be taught in an integrated manner and from a relevant clinical perspective.

Theme IV

The 'Clinical skills' theme encompasses the whole range of clinical skills, from the earliest to the later parts of the course. Practice in clinical skills (including procedural skills) is stressed early and often. The approach in clinical skills development will be to develop defined clinical competencies. This will begin with clinical aspects of communication skills and move through history taking and physical examinations to the more advanced clinical and procedural skills.

In the early years of the course, this theme will include general practice and rural visits, and an introduction to community clinics and hospitals. Multi-professional education will be promoted through educational interactions with nurses, paramedics, radiographers and other health care professionals. The rural health activities in the early years of the course will provide opportunities for our students to interact with a range of health care professionals. The later years will include advanced elective experience in diverse medical work places, both within and outside the hospital environment.

Community Based Practice Program

The Community Based Practice Program (CBP) is an integral and innovative component of the MBBS course for second-year medical students. CBP provides a meaningful context for future medical practitioners to gain an understanding of issues that relate to social justice, equity and diversity in the wider community. The Centre for Medical and Health Sciences Education in partnership with key community-based organisations are responsible for the administration and coordination of CBP.

Students complete a community-based placement, attend orientation and integration lectures, and complete a report so that they understand the context and links between health and illness, medicine and social justice.

Rural practice

The five-year curriculum encourages all students to spend time in rural areas. To meet the requirements of the Australian Government funded RUSC (Rural Undergraduate Steering Committee) program, students that hold a Commonwealth Suported Place will be required to undertake a minimum of four weeks experience in rural areas.

This course requires students to undertake off-campus placements.

Special requirements

Health requirements

For the protection of other students, patients and themselves, students in the MBBS course should comply with certain precautionary procedures.

This policy is in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council advice that educational institutions training students in health sciences should ensure that such students are protected as far as possible by vaccination against risks of infection.

The faculty's own policy requires that all students accept responsibility for having a satisfactory immunisation status at the commencement of the MBBS course. Immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella and hepatitis B.

Prospective students should note that, on enrolment, they are provided with detailed written information about the effect that HIV, Hepatitis B or other infections may have on the ability of health care workers to practice their profession. During the early weeks of first year, arrangements will be made by the faculty for students to have consultations with medical practitioners, to check that their immunisation status is satisfactory and to receive personal advice regarding infectious diseases and their personal health.

Working with Children and Police checks

It is essential that all MBBS students have current Working With Children and Police checks regarding their suitability to undertake clinical and community placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain both checks prior to undertaking their course. As the Working With Children checks cover a five year period, most students will only need to obtain a free check at the commencement of year 1, whilst students must apply and pay for a Police check annually. Note that some community based partnerships require a Police check be renewed every six months.

Student registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria

In keeping with a student's professional responsibilities, all MBBS students must be registered with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria and must keep the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences informed of any matters that would impact on that registration.

The Monash University Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery program will strive to graduate doctors who:

• are knowledgeable, skilful, reflective and compassionate
• are innovative in their approach to and solution of problems
• are skilled at accessing, appraising, and applying the best available evidence to their everyday practice
• are committed to the health of populations as well as individuals
• are concerned with issues of equity, quality and humanity in health care and act as advocates for the disadvantaged and dispossessed
• maintain high standards throughout their professional life by a commitment to life long learning and teaching
• have the skill to address the key questions relevant to the community and to medicine
• are capable of leadership and yet are comfortable working as a team member
• uphold the community's trust and expectations of the role of a doctor
• are advocates for health by practising preventative medicine and health promotion
• recognise the essential role of research in underpinning medical practice.

Years one and two

In the first week of the first year of the course, students will attend a residential transition program, designed to focus on transition to university life, personal ethics, healthy lifestyle, group support and introduction to communication skills.

Throughout the first two years, blocks of systems-based sub-units will be presented with a mix of basic medical science content, patient-based presentations and discussions in small groups. These sub-units combine basic content with generic skills and are set in appropriate clinical contexts, largely through the use of patient-oriented learning. Topics include:

• cardiovascular
• endocrinology
• gastrointestinal
• genomics
• human behaviour
• human development and growth
• immunology and infection
• metabolism
• molecules, cells and tissues
• musculo-skeletal
• neurosciences
• nutrition
• renal
• reproduction
• respiratory.

Years Three and Four

In the third and fourth years, the clinical content is delivered in blocks of clinical rotations, with a mix of advanced and applied medical science, patient-oriented presentations, and discussions in small tutorial groups. A diversity of clinical settings is used, including a range of hospitals, ambulatory clinics and the rural environment. The emphasis will be on students gaining real clinical experience, participating in patient care and understanding how health care teams work.

In the third year, students will study 'Integrated medicine and surgery' which will be taught together with a series of problem-based and core-based learning sessions. The fourth year will be largely taken up with the core clinical rotations* of 'Women's and children's health' and `General practice and psychological medicine'.

Year Five

The fifth year of the course is focused on facilitating the transition of students into the medical workplace as trainee interns and will be structured as a series of clinical rotations*. Students will participate in a range of learning experiences designed to substantially enhance their clinical reasoning, diagnostic and case management skills. Students will consolidate and enhance their knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviours in five clinically orientated rotations:

• aged care
• emergency medicine
• medical
• surgical
• specialty.

In addition, students will undertake a student elective rotation in a clinical area of personal interest, subject to faculty approval.

* Students choose from a range of placements offered by the faculty.

First year

First semester

• MED1011 Medicine 1

Second semester

• MED1022 Medicine 2

Second year

First semester

• MED2031 Medicine 3

Second semester

• MED2042 Medicine 4
• MED2000 Mark and grade for Years 1 and 2

Third year

First semester

• MED3051 Medicine and surgery I

Second semester

• MED3062 Medicine and surgery II

Fourth year

• MED4071 General practice and psychological medicine
• MED4082 Women's and children's health
• MED4000 Mark and grade for Years 3 and 4

Fifth year

• MED5091 Advanced clinical practice I
• MED5092 Advanced clinical practice II
• MED5102 Contemporary developments in clinical practice: patient safety
• MED5100 Honours grade

Eligible students may if they choose, during the course of the MBBS, intermit their studies to undertake the Bachelor of Medical Science.

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The four year graduate-entry MBBS curriculum is designed as an integrated structure incorporating four themes, within which units are taught in an interdisciplinary fashion by staff from across the faculty, and from a wide range of clinical environments. The basic knowledge, skills and attitudes that form the curriculum will be related to clinical and other problems or issues. Learning in appropriate medical and other health professional contexts is an overarching principle of the curriculum.

For all years, semesters are of 18 weeks duration. The course requires about 28 contact hours per week. This provides students with time for self-directed study, and the time and opportunity to be in control of their own learning and to develop skills in problem-solving and the critical appraisal of information.

The degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery may be awarded at either pass or honours standard. The conferring of this award with honours is based on academic achievement.

Patient-based learning activities

A patient-based learning model will be used, where the knowledge, skills and attitudes that form the content of the curriculum are brought to life via formal patient-focused learning activities. Most of the learning activities are designed to support students as they work with patient-centred scenarios.

The themes

The faculty has adopted a four-theme structure. These themes are:

• Theme I - Personal and professional development
• Theme II - Population, society, health and illness
• Theme III - Scientific basis of clinical practice
• Theme IV - Clinical skills.

The four themes will run through all years of the course, but will not be of equal weight; nor will they be of constant weight throughout the course.

Theme I

'Personal and professional development' will focus on the doctor as an individual. This theme concentrates on the personal attributes and qualities needed by medical students and, ultimately, medical practitioners. It covers elements of communication skills, information technology, medical informatics and computing skills, ethics and legal issues, and clinical effectiveness.

Theme II

'Population, society, health and illness' provides the structure to develop students' abilities to deal with broader society and population issues. Students will consider the social, environmental and behavioural contexts of illness and the practice of medicine, including an emphasis on rural and remote Australia. Other elements of this theme will be built around health promotion, epidemiology, public health, community diversity, population and global health, and a range of other societal issues. The history and philosophy of the scientific approach to medicine will also be included, extending this to approaches to knowledge and information, and an understanding of evidence-based medicine.

Theme III

'Scientific basis of clinical practice' includes much of the human systems-based teaching in the course. The knowledge and concepts that underpin medicine, both in the basic medical sciences and in the clinical sciences, will be delivered within this theme. In the early semesters, the basic sciences of anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology and psychology of each system will be taught in an integrated manner and from a relevant clinical perspective.

Theme IV

The 'Clinical skills' theme encompasses the whole range of clinical skills, from the earliest to the later parts of the course. Practice in clinical skills (including procedural skills) is stressed early and often. The approach in clinical skills development will be to develop defined clinical competencies. This will begin with clinical aspects of communication skills and move through history taking and physical examinations to the more advanced clinical and procedural skills.

In the early years of the course, this theme will include general practice and rural visits, and an introduction to community clinics and hospitals. Multi-professional education will be promoted through educational interactions with nurses, paramedics, radiographers and other health care professionals. The rural health activities in the early years of the course will provide opportunities for our students to interact with a range of health care professionals. The later years will include advanced elective experience in diverse medical work places, both within and outside the hospital environment.

Community Based Practice Program

The Community Based Practice Program (CBP) is an integral and innovative component of the new MBBS course for Year A medical students. CBP provides a meaningful context for future medical practitioners to gain an understanding of issues that relate to social justice, equity and diversity in the wider community.

Students complete a community-based placement, attend orientation and integration lectures, and complete a report so that they understand the context and links between health and illness, medicine and social justice.

Rural practice

The graduate entry curriculum is rurally contextualised, and in addition, includes a week focused on Indigenous health. Additionally, students are encouraged to join the rural students club 'Wildfire'.

This course requires students to undertake off-campus placements.

Special requirements

Health requirements

For the protection of other students, patients and themselves, students in the MBBS course should comply with certain precautionary procedures.

Prospective students should note that, on enrolment, they are provided with detailed written information about the effect that HIV, Hepatitis B or other infections may have on the ability of health care workers to practice their profession. Students are expected to enrol in Year A, with their immunisation status up to date.

Police and Working with Children checks

It is essential that all MBBS students have current Working with Children and Police checks regarding their suitability to undertake clinical and community placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain both checks prior to undertaking their course. As the Working With Children checks cover a five year period, most students will only need to obtain a free check a the commencement of year 1, whilst students must apply and pay for a Police check annually. Note that some community partnered programs require a police check be renewed every six months.

Student registration with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria

In keeping with a student's professional responsibilities, all MBBS students must be registered with the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria and must keep the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences informed of any matters that would impact on that registration.

The Monash University Gippsland Medical School will strive to graduate doctors who:

• are knowledgeable, skilful, reflective and compassionate
• are innovative in their approach to and solution of problems
• are skilled at accessing, appraising, and applying the best available evidence to their everyday practice
• demonstrate awareness of the social, ethical, economic and environmental context of health and illness and psychological wellbeing and delivery of care
• are committed to the health of populations as well as individuals
• are concerned with issues of equity, quality and humanity in health care and act as advocates for the disadvantaged and dispossessed
• maintain high standards throughout their professional life by a commitment to have the skill to address the key questions relevant to the community and to medicine
• are capable of leadership and yet are comfortable working as a team member
• uphold the community's trust and expectations of the role of a doctor
• are advocates for health by practising preventative medicine and health promotion
• recognise the essential role of research in underpinning medical practice.

Year A

The overall aim of semester one, Year A, is to introduce students to basic principles of the four themes. Teaching and learning activities include problem-based learning and other tutorials, small group sessions, lectures, seminars, and practical work.

The transition needs of graduate entry students will differ from those of undergraduate entry students, who enter an MBBS program as a continuation of (usually) full-time study. We expect that some of the commencing cohort will have experienced interruptions in their study patterns for reasons such as employment, family or travel. A range of variances will therefore exist in this cohort, not necessarily identical to those in the undergraduate cohort. We accommodate this potential complexity through a range of activities commencing in the first week of Year A.

Year A will introduce ethical and legal issues, population health (basic epidemiology and biostatistics) and knowledge management, and the social context of health, illness and medicine. Significant curriculum time will be allocated to fundamental learning in the key biomedical sciences covering cell biology, basic pathological processes and anatomy and physiology. Students are introduced to the clinical environment from their third week of Year A. During the year they are expected to develop appropriate clinical communication and teamwork skills, basic procedural skills, including physical examination procedures.

During Year A, students explore the whole person through a systems-based approach. Content relating to the clinical science that underpins clinical practice is aligned with human lifespan development, in which the students study the stages of human, physical and psychological development from birth to death. Clinical skills sessions and clinical placement days are aligned with each of the systems. Students develop clinical reasoning and focused history-taking skills in the context of these clinical placements. Students will commence the Community Based Practice programs. Students in the graduate entry program will meet all the objectives of the rural curriculum as prescribed for the undergraduate course, however the timing and progression of this experience will be different.

In Year A, all students will undertake three modules from the Monash University Indigenous Health curriculum. This study will be a mandatory precursor to a four-day Indigenous health and community placement undertaken in semester two. This activity will deliver the objectives identified in the CDAMS Indigenous Health Curriculum Framework (2004). Associate Professor Marlene Drysdale, the faculty Director of Indigenous Health, is working with the Gippsland Medical School to ensure that all requirements for Indigenous health education are met within the curriculum.

Year B

Year B emphasises the integration of knowledge and skills in medicine and surgery, including pathobiology, diagnostics, therapeutic and clinical skills, further development of evidence-based clinical practice (EBCP), occupational and environmental medicine, law and ethics, integrated with continuing personal and professional development and patient advocacy skills. This is the first opportunity for students to work continuously in a clinical environment to consolidate knowledge and skills which they have developed in Year A, within a consistent and authentic clinical context. Vertical integration of learning in the curriculum is promoted wherever possible. Evaluation of year-long placements for students in Year 3 of the undergraduate curriculum has demonstrated that this is a valuable model for learning. Therefore, students in Year B will be placed, where possible, in their preferred clinical location for the full year, with the opportunity to visit other locations for one-week placements as appropriate. We will also enable some limited experience for our students with private healthcare providers, community based practices and industrial sites.

Teaching and learning activities continue to be structured within a framework of problem-based learning (PBL) and experiential activities. Students are placed in clinical attachments for the year and rotated through specialty units in medicine and surgery. These placements are structured to balance students' learning needs and to provide an opportunity for students to participate in the daily ward-based care of medical and surgical patients under the supervision of clinical teaching staff. Students are strongly encouraged and supported to be self-directed; they are offered a broad opportunity to acquire the clinically relevant knowledge, skills and experiences that will support them in later years of the curriculum.

Year C

Year C of the graduate entry MBBS course continues to vertically integrate and consolidate generic skills and attributes such as clinical skills, clinical reasoning, professional judgment and professional behaviour. The key focus of the year will be on experiential learning during clinical attachments that link existing knowledge and clinical skills to new clinical contexts and the development of higher level skills in a range of clinical settings.

The approach to teaching and learning in Year C provides students with an experiential learning program built around an inclusive clinical clerkship. Across the year, students are placed in a range of clinical situations (for a minimum of one semester) encompassing in-patient, ambulatory and community-based settings. Learning within the clinical environment is guided by directed activities covering the core curriculum content identified for key discipline areas. Key concepts and topics are also addressed in a series of illustrative discussion cases (index cases) which map to curriculum objectives and content.

Year D

Year D of the graduate entry MBBS course has a strong focus on transition to internship. Students will primarily act as student interns in a range of environments. They will undertake a series of clinical attachments which they choose from a range of relevant placement options (rotations). Students also undertake one elective rotation which provides an opportunity to pursue studies in an area of interest, to broaden or deepen their knowledge and skills in a variety of community, health and medicine-related fields. During each of the rotations, students complete concurrently, five designated activities or learning modules. The modules are designed to guide student learning in the clinical environment and are aligned with each rotation to reflect the type of experience the student is most likely to encounter in that particular rotation.

In addition to the rotations program, students undertake a specific program, the Patient Safety Unit, which provides targeted teaching and learning experiences in patient safety. This provides a systematic introduction to essential components of risk management and quality improvement and equips the students with the skills necessary to become a safe intern.

Year D equips students to build on their clinical experiences in Years B and C. Overall, the structure and curriculum of Year D is designed to facilitate consolidation and enhancement of clinical skills, and provide opportunities for students to undertake a program that reflects their interests. Students will be able to choose their selective rotations from the total pool of options offered by the Central, Gippsland and Malaysia Medical Schools. Students in Year D will be encouraged to exercise maximum flexibility in choosing their placements to meet the curriculum requirements in a variety of learning situations. Limitations to that choice will, of course, apply in situations of poor assessment outcomes in previous learning activities, requiring directed Year D activities, or in the event that a potential placement becomes politically or geographically unsafe (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) regulations apply).

The conferring of this award with honours is based on academic achievement.

Year A

First semester

• GMA1011 Medicine 1

Second semester

• GMA2022 Medicine 2
• GMA2000 Final grade

Year B

First semester

• GMB3031 Medicine and surgery 1

Second semester

• GMB3042 Medicine and surgery 2

Year C

First semester

• GMC4051 General practice/psychological medicine

Second semester

• GMC4062 Women's health and children's health
• GMC4000 Final grade

Year D

First semester

• GMD5071 Advanced clinical practice I

Second semester

• GMD5082 Advanced clinical practice II
• GMD5102 Contemporary developments in clinical practice: Patient safety
• GMD5000 Final grade

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The course offers an innovative curriculum that is sensitive to the changing educational needs of midwives, the health care industry and the community. It aims to prepare a competent midwife who can work in a variety of maternity settings to the full capacity of the internationally defined role and scope of practice of the midwife.

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In years two and three, clinical practice in midwifery units will involve students working a supernumerary 16 to 24 hours per week. Students will be rostered to work a mix of day, evening, weekend and night shifts. Attendance on clinical placement is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit. Clinical make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical certificate.

Students who do not achieve a satisfactory result in their knowledge and skill level will be denied access to the clinical placement linked to the theory and practice units involved. A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed unsafe, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Special requirements

Police Checks and Working with Children Checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Drug Administration Policy

Students should be aware of their legal position regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the campus that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration under the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 (Victoria), and Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Regulations 1995; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study. For more information please visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/current.html and refer to the section entitled 'Clinical Guidelines'.

Vaccination Policy

It is required that students obtain proof of relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements. Arrangements regarding serological screening and vaccination will be organised with the campus nurse on commencement.

On completion of this course, graduates will be expected to:

• practice competently and confidently at a beginning level in a variety of maternity settings
• practice which is evidence-informed
• reflect attitudes which are congruent with the philosophy of valuing women, women-centred care, and woman-midwife partnership
• work both as a primary carer and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive care through women's reproductive life
• achieve employment in a variety of maternity care settings.

Students complete 24 compulsory units, many of which have clinical practice requirements. The clinical practice component of the course makes up approximately 50 percent of the Bachelor of Midwifery, providing students with the opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision.

The following course requirements refer to the Bachelor of Midwifery course approved from 2009. Students enrolled prior to 2009 should consult the 2007 and 2008 handbooks for course requirements or the School of Nursing and Midwifery website for a course map.

First year

First semester

• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1
• MID1001 With childbearing woman
• NUR1001 Professional communication
• NUR1101 Perspectives of health and wellness

Second semester

• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• MID1002 Making practice connections
• MID1003 The childbearing journey
• NUR1102 Health assessment in clinical practice

Second year

First semester

• MID2004 Being with birthing woman
• MID2006 Practice allegiances
• NUR2001 Evidence-based health care
• Elective

Second semester

• MID2102 Towards a midwife self
• MID2107 Babies needing extra care
• MID2104 Mental health practice 1
• MID2109 Feeding babies

Third year

First semester

• MID3103 Childbearing obstacles
• MID3104 Navigating childbearing obstacles
• MID2108 Working with babies
• NUR3003 Education for clinical practice

Second semester

• MID3105 Women's health: women's business
• MID3110 Professional midwifery practice
• MID3201 Midwifery practice elective: Contractual learning in an area of choice
• Elective

Successful completion of the course will lead to eligibility for registration as a midwife (division 1) with the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Bachelor of Midwifery

The course aims to prepare graduates with the personal and professional qualities required for future nursing practice. To achieve this, students will develop nursing competencies related to health promotion, health breakdown and rehabilitative care. Students are expected to develop the skill of critical analysis in relation to the theory and practice of nursing, and also develop skills according to accepted standards of nursing practice.

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit.

Clinical experience makes up approximately 50 percent of the course. Generally speaking, students on clinical experience will take on shift work, including weekend shifts and night duty and work a supervised, unpaid 40 hour week. Make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical certificate.

Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs, there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Drug Administration Policy

Students should be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the School of Nursing and Midwifery that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study. For more information please visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/current.html and refer to the section entitled 'Clinical Guidelines'.

Vaccination Policy

It is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements for presentation to the course coordinator on request.

On successful completion of the course the student will be expected to:

• meet currently accepted standards of nursing practice as set down in the ANMC National Competencies for the Registration of Nurses in Australia
• provide holistic nursing care as a first-level practitioner in a variety of health care settings compatible with the broad health care needs and goals of Australia's multi-cultural society
• encompass caring as a foundation concept for nursing practice
• demonstrate effective communication in the health care setting
• practice safely and maintain legal and ethical standards of practice
• identify the health care needs and problems of individuals and groups of people in a variety of settings
• set priorities in respect of health care needs and problems and make referrals when appropriate
• plan, implement and evaluate care activities which encourage individuals and groups to achieve independence or self help in achieving and maintaining optimal levels of health
• demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of political, historical, cultural, social and professional forces which have influenced nursing in the past and which provide the potential for change within nursing
• understand the scientific principles underlying safe physical care of the client
• appreciate the importance of participating in further education
• understand and appreciate the importance of nursing research and critically analyse and apply research findings to nursing practice
• have developed an ability to work within a team and adopt a collaborative approach to health care both at an interpersonal and an interdisciplinary level
• participate in quality improvement programs to ensure quality care practices
• participate in health teaching to individuals and groups.

Students complete 20 compulsory units comprising 18 core units and two electives, many of which have clinical practice requirements.

The following course requirements refer to the Bachelor of Nursing course approved from 2007. Students enrolled prior to 2007 should consult the 2006 handbook for course requirements.

First year

First semester

• HSC1301 Human structure and function
• NUR1001 Professional communication
• NUR1003 Nursing, society and culture
• NUR1101 Perspectives of health and wellness

Second semester

• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• NUR1102 Health assessment in clinical practice
• NUR1202 Legal issues and concepts
• SRH2002 Indigenous health and wellbeing

Second year

First semester

• NUR2001 Evidenced based health care
• NUR2002 Nursing practice in context 1
• NUR2003 Contexts of health care

Second semester

• NUR2004 Nursing practice in context 2
• NUR2104 Mental health practice 1
• elective

Third year

First semester

• NUR3002 Nursing practice in context 3
• NUR3003 Education for clinical practice
• NUR3104 Mental health practice 2
• elective

Second semester

• NUR3004 Preparing for practice
• NUR3005 Chronicity in health care

Successful completion of the course and will lead to eligibility for general nurse registration (Division 1) with the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Bachelor of Nursing

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This integrated course offers students the opportunity to gain skills and qualifications in nursing and emergency health and interprofessional practice. The course prepares graduates for employment opportunities in an expanded scope of practice roles in nursing and paramedic environments. The career prospects for the graduate are enhanced due to a dual qualification and the synergies which the two professions share.

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit.

Clinical experience makes up approximately 50 percent of the course. Generally speaking, students on clinical experience will take on shift work, including weekend shifts and night duty and work a supervised, unpaid 40 hour week. Make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical certificate.

Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs, there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Medical Fitness Test

All applicants are required to complete a medical fitness test prior to commencement of the course.

Drug Administration Policy

Students should be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the School of Nursing and Midwifery that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study. For more information please visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/current.html and refer to the section entitled 'Clinical Guidelines'.

Vaccination Policy

It is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements for presentation to the course coordinator on request.

On completion of the course the graduate will be qualified for a career in three areas: as a registered nurse, a paramedic or a paramedic nurse. Qualified paramedic nurses will undertake a key role in community-based triage, pre-hospital and in-hospital care and retrieval and will have an essential role in multi victim disasters.

The graduate will:

• work in an interprofessional practice context
• provide holistic, person centred nursing and paramedic care as a beginning practitioner in a variety of health care settings within local and global perspectives
• incorporate the individual's cultural, spiritual, and social values in planning, implementing and evaluating care
• practice in a manner that is reflective of the ethical and legal dimensions of the professions
• act as a reflective practitioner recognising the learning needs of themselves and others
• interpret and apply evidence-based practice as a foundation for nursing and paramedic care
• demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team
• demonstrate an understanding of contexts in which health care is delivered within national and global + perspectives
• practice in accordance with the ANCI and ANTA Competencies for registration of nurses and endorsed paramedics within Australia.

The Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) is an integrated four year sequence of fulltime study in which students are required to undertake approx 35 per cent of their units in shared nursing discipline units, 35 per cent in shared emergency health discipline units, 15 per cent in interprofessional units and 15 per cent in shared health sciences units.

Students must satisfactorily complete the following units:

First year

First semester

• BEH1011 Clinical concepts of paramedic practice
• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1
• NUR1001 Professional communication
• NUR1101 Perspectives of health and wellness

Second semester

• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• NUR1102 Health assessment in clinical practice
• NUR1202 Legal issues and concepts
• SRH2002 Indigenous health and wellbeing

Second year

First semester

• BEH2021 Population aspects of CBEH services
• HSC1031 Foundations of health
• NUR2002 Nursing practice context 1

Second semester

• NEH2002 Interprofessional health care teams 1
• NUR2004 Applied nursing practice in context 2
• NUR2104 Mental health practice 1

Third year

First semester

• NEH3001 Interprofessional healthcare teams 2
• NUR3002 Nursing practice context 3
• NUR3104 Mental health practice 2
• elective

Second semester

• BEH2012 Paramedic management of cardio-respiratory conditions
• BEH2022 Paramedic management of trauma and environmental conditions

Summer A semester

• BEH2032 Paramedic clinical practice

Fourth year

First semester

• BEH3021 Paramedic management of health conditions at life stages
• BEH3031 Paramedic clinical practice 2
• NEH4001 Preparing for interprofessional practice

Second semester

• BEH3012 Clinical leadership and emergency preparedness
• BEH3022 Contemporary challenges in CBEH
• BEH3032 Paramedic management of critical care specialty situations
• NEH4012 Interprofessional practice in community hospital settings

Successful completion of the course and will lead to eligibility for general nurse registration (Division 1) with the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The aim of the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery is to produce a nurse midwife who is a highly capable individual able to work in partnership with the interdisciplinary team in general nursing and midwifery practice settings.

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit. Clinical experience may be obtained in a wide variety of health agencies throughout Victoria and Australia, and includes the potential for practice overseas.

Clinical experience makes up approximately 50 percent of the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery course. Generally speaking, students on clinical experience will take on shift work, including weekend shifts and night duty and work a supervised, unpaid 37.5 hour week. Make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical certificate.

Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs, there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Drug Administration Policy

Students should be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the School of Nursing and Midwifery that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study. For more information please visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/current.html and refer to the section entitled 'Clinical Guidelines'.

Vaccination Policy

It is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements for presentation to the course coordinator on request.

On completion of the Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery graduates will be able to:

• practice within the scope of practice and standards set down by the ANCI national competencies for registered nurses and ANMC national competencies for midwives
• provide beginning-level holistic health care for individuals and communities in our multicultural society
• practice within ethical and legal guidelines
• plan, implement and evaluate care that encourages individuals to achieve optimum health and well being
• demonstrate knowledge that is evidence-based and underpinned by sound political, historical, cultural and + social understandings of health
• appreciate the significance of ongoing education and research to improve practice
• work collectively and collaboratively with others on the health care team and value the partnerships formed with people in their care.

Students complete 28 compulsory units. Clinical placements will also be undertaken throughout the course. The clinical practica comprise a major component of the course and require students to have experiences in a variety of clinical settings.

Students must satisfactorily complete the following units:

First year

First semester

• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1
• NUR1001 Professional communication
• NUR1003 Nursing, society and culture
• NUR1101 Perspectives of health and wellness

Second semester

• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• MID1002 Making practice connections
• MID1003 The childbearing journey
• NUR1102 Health assessment in clinical practice 2

Second year

First semester

• MID2004 Being with birthing woman (consortium unit)
• MID2006 Practice allegiances
• NUR2002 Nursing practice in context 1

Second semester

• MID2109 Feeding babies
• NUR2004 Applied nursing practice in context 2
• NUR1202 Legal issues and concepts

Third year

First semester

• MID3103 Childbearing obstacles (consortium unit)
• MID3104 Navigating childbearing challengers
• NUR2003 Contexts of health care
• NUR3002 Nursing practice in context 3

Second semester

• MID2107 Babies needing extra care
• NUR2104 Mental Health Practice 1
• NUR3005 Chronicity in health care

Fourth year

First semester

• NUR2001 Evidence based practice
• NUR3003 Education in health practice
• NUR3104 Mental health practice 2
• MID4001 Advancing midwifery practice

Second semester

• MID2108 Working with babies
• MID3201 Midwifery practice elective
• NUR3004 Preparing for practice (Nursing)

Successful completion of this course will lead to eligibility for registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria as a Division 1 Nurse and endorsement as a Midwife on the Division 1 register.

Bachelor of Nursing

Bachelor of Midwifery

The course aims to assist registered nurses to recognise the need for innovation in health care and respond to the challenge of change. It is designed to consolidate the nurse's role as educator, clinician, researcher, manager, and patient advocate, and to promote quality nursing care. The conceptual framework aims to base nursing pratice on appropriate nursing research and theory within both ethical and legal parameters. Health promotion and the improvement of health care delivery are also important themes within the course.

It is expected that graduates will be capable of functioning as professional care givers in a variety of health care settings, be able to demonstrate their ability to apply advanced problem-solving skills to patient care, and be equipped to respond to an increasingly complex health care environment.

Students complete eight compulsory units.

First year

Semester one

• NUR1441 Therapeutic dimensions in nursing
• NUR4546 Nursing research and practice

Semester two

• NUR1443 Professional issues
• NUR3541 Health teaching and promotion

Second year

Semester one

• NUR2447 Clinical concepts
• NUR3543 Legal and ethical issues in contemporary nursing

Semester two

• NUR2445 Clinical assessment in nursing
• NUR2446 Leadership and management of nursing care

Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The aim of the Bachelor of Nursing (Psychological Studies) is to develop a graduate who has completed a major in psychology and is able to demonstrate a psychological approach to their care, who is a highly capable individual able to work in partnership with the interdisciplinary mental health team.

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit.

Clinical experience makes up approximately 50 percent of the course. Generally speaking, students on clinical experience will take on shift work, including weekend shifts and night duty and work a supervised, unpaid 40 hour week. Make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical certificate.

Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs, there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Drug Administration Policy

Students should be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the School of Nursing and Midwifery that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study. For more information please visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/current.html and refer to the section entitled 'Clinical Guidelines'.

Vaccination Policy

It is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements for presentation to the course coordinator on request.

On completion of the course the graduate should be able to:

• provide holistic, psychological and person centred care as a beginning practitioner in a variety of health care settings within local and global perspectives
• incorporate the individual's psychological, cultural, spiritual, and social values in planning, implementing and evaluating care
• practice in a manner that is reflective of the ethical and legal dimensions of the disciplines
• act as a reflective practitioner recognising the learning needs of themselves and others; interpret and apply evidence-based practice as a foundation for person centred care
• demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team; contribute to the delivery of high quality patient care
• demonstrate an understanding of contexts in which health care is delivered within national and global perspectives
• investigate and critically evaluate a range of issues related to psychological inquiry
• contribute to discipline knowledge through the research process, through identification of problems, design and investigation, the application of statistical methods and communication of research findings
• recognise the importance of the relationship between knowledge of the scientific discipline of psychology and the application of this knowledge in the practice of nursing and psychological care.

Students complete 28 compulsory units comprising 27 core units and one elective, many of which have clinical practice requirements.

First year

First semester

• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1
• NUR1001 Professional communication
• NUR1101 Perspectives of health and wellness
• PSY1011 Psychology A

Second semester

• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• NUR1102 Health assessment in clinical practice
• NUR1202 Legal issues and concepts
• PSY1022 Psychology B

Second year

First semester

• NUR1003 Nursing, society and culture
• NUR2002 Nursing practice in context 1
• PSY2051 Research design and analysis

Second semester

• NUR2004 Nursing practice in context 2
• NUR2104 Nursing practice: Mental health nursing A
• SRH2002 Indigenous health and wellbeing

Third year

First semester

• NUR2003 Contexts of health care
• NUR3002 Nursing practice in context 3
• PSY2031 Developmental and biological psychology
• PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics

Second semester

• NUR3005 Chronicity in health care
• PSY2042 Cognitive and social psychology
• PSY3032 Abnormal psychology

Fourth year

First semester

• NUR3003 Education in health practice
• NUR3104 Mental health practice 2
• PSY3051 Perception and personality
• PSY3120 Introduction to counselling

Second semester

• NUR3004 Preparing for practice
• PSY3062 Research methods and theory
• nursing elective

Successful completion of the course and will lead to eligibility for general nurse registration (Division 1) with the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Bachelor of Nursing

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The course aims to comprehensively prepare graduates to a standard consistent with the identified needs for establishing and sustaining a career in rural nursing practice. The first two years of the course are identical to the Bachelor of Nursing. The last two years prepare students to function safely and effectively in a variety of rural practice settings. Students will develop a broader range of primary assessment skills, and advanced generalist practice skills consistent with addressing rural health crises including medical, obstetric and mental health emergencies, rural road trauma, and farming and industrial accidents.

Students will develop nursing competencies related to health promotion, health breakdown and rehabilitative care and expand their ability to plan and provide health education and health screening. They will extend their insight into the implications of multidisciplinary collaborative care, rural health issues and practice, and the health problems, patterns and needs of diverse population groups, including indigenous Australians.

The course addresses the multicultural complexity of Australian society and current socio-political and economic issues affecting nursing and health care.

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit. Clinical practice experience commences in the first semester of the course and increases progressively thereafter.

Students attend a broad range of areas including medical/surgical, aged care, paediatrics, mental health, operating theatre, accident and emergency, intensive care, community health, multidisciplinary care and midwifery. These clinical experiences are under the supervision of academic staff from the school, clinicians and approved clinical teachers.

Clinical experience makes up approximately 50 percent of the course. Generally speaking, students on clinical experience will take on shift work, including weekend shifts and night duty and work a supervised, unpaid 40 hour week. Make-up for time missed will be arranged in consultation with the clinical coordinator on receipt of a medical certificate.

Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs, there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Drug Administration Policy

Students should be aware of their legal responsibilities regarding the administration and storage of drugs. In addition, it is the policy of the School of Nursing and Midwifery that where drugs are required to be checked by two people prior to administration; the student and supervisor (clinical teacher or registered nurse) are considered as one person. Students should be aware of the drug administration policy relevant to the particular year of study. For more information please visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing/current.html and refer to the section entitled 'Clinical Guidelines'.

Vaccination Policy

It is required that students obtain relevant vaccinations prior to clinical placements for presentation to the course coordinator on request.

On completion of the course students are expected to:

• meet standards of nursing practice as identified in the ANMC National Competencies for nurses in Australia
• provide holistic, family-centred nursing care as a first-level practitioner in a variety of health care settings compatible with the health care needs of Australia's diverse society including Indigenous Australians
• implement appropriate problem solving, clinical reasoning and research evidence as a basis for delivering high quality generalist and advanced generalist nursing care
• practice safely in a manner that reflects the ethical and legal standards of the profession
• demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively and refer appropriately within the health team
• participate in health teaching as a means to encouraging independence, preventing disease, and maintaining optimal levels of health and wellbeing
• appreciate the impact that rural contexts have on the nature and availability of rural health services
• provide basic counselling support that addresses the needs of rural people
• appreciate the dynamics of rural health practice that impact on working and living in a rural community
• demonstrate an understanding of socio-political, historical, cultural, and professional forces which influence nursing and change in health care
• appreciate the importance of lifelong learning.

Students complete 26 compulsory units comprising 24 core units and two electives, many of which have clinical practice requirements.

Students must satisfactorily complete the following units:

First year

First semester

• NUR1001 Professional communication
• NUR1003 Nursing, society and culture
• NUR1101 Perspectives of health and wellness
• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1

Second semester

• NUR1102 Health assessment in clinical practice
• NUR1202 Legal issues and concepts
• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• SRH2002 Indigenous health and well-being

Second year

First semester

• NUR2001 Evidence based health care
• NUR2002 Nursing practice in context 1
• NUR2003 Contexts of health care

Second semester

• NUR2004 Nursing practice in context 2
• NUR2104 Mental health practice
• elective

Third year

First semester

• NUR3002 Nursing practice in context 3
• NUR3003 Education in health practice
• NUR3104 Mental health practice 2
• SRH3001 Rural health issues 1: Health in the rural context

Second semester

• NUR3005 Chronicity in health care
• NUR3009 Transition to rural nursing practice

Fourth year

First semester

• NUR4009 Collaborative health care
• SRH4102 Rural health issues 2: Rural health policy and practice
• SRH4101 Counselling for rural practice

Second semester

• NUR4010 Rural health emergencies
• SRH4103 Rural health issues 3: The dynamics of rural health practice
• elective

Students will be eligible for general nurse registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria and its Australian counterparts (after successful completion of years one to three of this course).

Students may exit with a Bachelor of Nursing after successful completion of years one to three of this course.

Bachelor of Nursing and Rural Health Practice

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics aims to prepare graduates with the professional and personal qualities required for future dietetic practice. The course integrates academic teaching and learning with clinical, population health, research and management experience and is undertaken in both academic and professional practice settings.

Special requirements

Health requirements

In order to meet health requirements for working in the wards of teaching hospitals and for protection of other students and themselves, students in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics need to comply with certain precautionary procedures. These consist of confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests), receiving vaccines and having x-rays where the evidence indicates these are appropriate and there are no specific contraindications in individual cases.

Prospective students should note that on enrolment, students are provided with detailed written information and, as appropriate, counselling about the effect that HIV or hepatitis B infection may have on the ability of health care workers to practise their profession. Additional information is provided to students in their third year when they are in contact with patients as part of their clinical studies.

Vaccinations

This policy is in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council advice that educational institutions training students in health sciences should ensure that such students are protected as far as possible by vaccination against risks of infection.

The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing the course. Recommended immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their professional placements. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs, there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

To provide a four-year integrated undergraduate program in dietetics and human nutrition. This course meets the accreditation requirements of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA).

The graduate will:

• have knowledge in human nutrition science,food use in society,food science,nutrition education and behavioural science,nutritional assessment,clinical dietetics,community health and population health,organisation and management,and nutrition research and evaluation.

The graduate will also possess the professional skills and ability to:

• interpret and translate nutrition science into practical information
• conduct timely and appropriate clinical nutrition assessments
• manage nutrition care in clinical and community settings
• manage nutrition programs in the community
• influence and contribute to a safe secure and nutritious food supply
• conduct research and evaluation
• maintain professional and ethical conduct as outlined in the DAA Code of Professional Conduct - http://www.daa.asn.au/
• manage self-development
• communicate as a team member
• priority set
• maintain records
• self evaluate.

Students complete 26 compulsory units, some of which have clinical practice requirements.

Areas of study

The curriculum has been carefully designed to integrate a thorough theoretical background with hands-on professional experience. The first two years of the course draw on the expertise of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences to provide a solid understanding of the science of dietetics, as well as examining the broader societal aspects of food, and include core units from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. The second two years take place primarily in the professional practice setting and provide experience in practical dietetic skills, nutrition management of illnesses, food service operation and management, health care systems, public health and nutritional program planning. In addition, issues relating to rural health, primary care and community health will be explored.

First year

First semester

• BME1130 Human being in health and illness
• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BND1010 Human nutrition: an introduction to nutrients

Second semester

• BMS1042 Biomedical science and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• BND1022 Food chemistry
• BND1032 Social nutrition

Second year

First semester

• BMS2011 Structure of the human body
• BND2011 Nutritional physiology
• BND2021 Nutritional biochemistry
• BND2031 Health psychology for dietitians

Second semester

• BND2042 Nutrition and immunology
• BND2052 Applied food science
• BND2062 Food microbiology
• BND2072 Introduction to health care systems

Third year

First semester

• BND3011 Food science and skills
• BND3021 Nutrition assessment skills
• BND3031 Health education and promotion
• BND3041 Nutrition across the life span

Second semester

• BND3052 Clinical dietetics I*
• BND3082 Public health nutrition

Fourth year

First semester

• BND4011 Clinical dietetics II*
• BND4021 Food service management

Second semester

• BND4032 Clinical dietetics III
• BND4042 Program planning*

* Equivalent to three units

Dietitians Association of Australia

Students may exit with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science after successful completion of three years of the course.

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The course uses a combination of traditional and scenario-based learning and teaching methods. Students develop expertise in working cooperatively to seek out information and applying their learning to situations relevant to occupational therapy practice. The curriculum incorporates knowledge from the disciplines of occupational science (the study of humans as occupational beings), as well as biomedical, behavioural and social sciences.

Honours

Students who obtain a minimum 75 per cent cumulative grade average during years one and two of the BOccTherapy, and who are ranked in the top 10 per cent of the course for their respective year will be eligible to be admitted into the honours course. No additional period of study is required for the awarding of honours in this degree.

Fieldwork placements

This course requires students to complete a total of 1000 hours of fieldwork education, as required by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). Participation in fieldwork education is integral to learning and is a requirement of the program in all years.

Fieldwork expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories may be required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Health requirements

In order to meet health requirements for working in health care facilities and for the protection of other students, and themselves, students may need to comply with certain precautionary procedures. These may consist of confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests), receiving vaccines and having x-rays where the evidence indicates that these are appropriate.

Vaccinations

The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing this course. Recommended immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tuberculosis and hepatitis B.

Food handling certificate

Students will be required to pay for and undertake the relevant study to gain a food handling certificate level one. The certificate is called 'Safe Food Handling' and information can be found at http://www.chisholm.edu.au. The course usually runs for one day and a TAFE organisation is asked to conduct the course on-campus.

Graduates of occupational therapy will be able to:

• demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes appropriate for a competent entry level practitioner:
• develop strategies to enable individuals, groups and communities to participate in everyday occupations that they want and need to do
• appraise barriers to people's participation and devise strategies to overcome these
• articulate the unique professional contribution of occupational therapy
• be client-centred in their approach
• critically appraise the nature and meaning of occupation, the occupational nature of human beings and the theories and basic principles related to enabling occupation and occupational performance
• explain biomedical and social sciences concepts underpinning occupational therapy practice
• be proactive in prevention-oriented and health promotion practice, demonstrating commitment to the health of populations as well as individuals
• describe different research approaches and be skilled at applying the best available evidence to everyday practice.
• practice ethically, respectfully and collaboratively, and assume leadership, supervisory and management roles as appropriate
• create personal strategies to maintain high standards in their professional life, contribute to their professional community and engage in lifelong learning
• recognise the intrinsic value of people irrespective of culture, values, beliefs and socio-economic status.

At the commencement of the course, students study foundation units in occupational science, anatomy, physiology, psychology and occupational therapy practice. This knowledge is then developed and applied to the intervention process used by occupational therapists with individuals, groups and communities.

Students also undertake annual fieldwork placements, and an inter-professional education block each semester. The latter involves working with students in other health science courses (for example, physiotherapy, health science/social work) around structured academic content focused on collaboration and teamwork.

First year

First semester

• HSC1031 Foundations of health
• HSC1301 Human structure and function 1
• OCC1011 Professional issues
• PSY1011 Psychology 1A

Second semester

• HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
• OCC1012 Occupational science
• OCC1022 Foundations of occupational therapy practice
• PSY1022 Psychology 1B

Second year

First semester

• OCC2011 Occupational performance, capabilities and components

Second semester

• HSC1072 Health Promotion
• OCC2020 Enabling occupation 1A: performance challenges
• OCC2022 Skills for evidence-based practice 1

Pass degree

Third year

First semester

• OCC3030 Enabling occupation 1B: performance challenges
• OCC3041 Skills for evidence-based practice 2
• 6-point elective

Second semester

• HSC3032 Community partnerships and capacity building
• OCC3052 Enabling occupation II: performance challenges in population health
• OCC3062 Participatory community practice 1: development

Fourth year

First semester

• OCC4071 Participatory community practice 2: implementation
• OCC4081 Transition to practice 1

Plus one 6-point elective. Students are able to select from units available in the University, or one of the following:

• OCC4111 Introduction to hand therapy theory, principles and practice
• OCC4121 Adaptive and assistive technology*
• OCC4131 Assessment of children: Methods, policy, ethics and issues*

* Only offered in alternate years.

Second semester

• OCC4082 Advanced professional practice
• OCC4092 Transition to practice 2

Honours degree

Third year

First semester

• OCC3030 Enabling occupation 1B: performance challenges
• OCC3041 Skills for evidence-based practice 2
• SWK3230 Social work research

Second semester

• HSC3032 Community partnerships and capacity building
• OCC3052 Enabling occupation II: performance challenges in population health
• OCC3072 Occupational Therapy honours project 1

Fourth year

First semester

• OCC4081 Transition to practice 1
• OCC4091 Occupational therapy honours project 2

Plus one 6-point elective. Students are able to select from units available in the University, or one of the following:

• OCC4111 Introduction to hand therapy theory, principles and practice
• OCC4121 Adaptive and assistive technology*
• OCC4131 Assessment of children: Methods, policy, ethics and issues*

* Only offered in alternate years.

Second semester

• OCC4082 Advanced professional practice
• OCC4092 Transition to practice 2

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

Monash physiotherapy education is built around five themes delivered within a fully integrated curriculum. Commencing first semester, the curriculum is structured around conditions for which people typically seek physiotherapy. In the later years of the course, the focus moves to learning in a clinical environment. This provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills, and appreciate the relevance of ongoing learning in the context of supervised health service delivery.

Monash physiotherapy education facilitates development of skills through small group learning. Other features of this degree are opportunities to experience interdisciplinary rural health care delivery and inter professional education (IPE). In IPE, students spend some time each semester learning and collaborating with students enrolled in other health science courses including occupational therapy, nursing, ambulance and paramedic studies and social work.

In the third and fourth years of study, the majority of time is spent in clinical education. Some flexibility may be required of students, both in terms of hours worked at clinics and scheduling of clinical education. Clinical practicum across all years of the course is compulsory.

All students can expect to have rural attachments during the course. All students will undertake rural clinical education during third or fourth year. Students should take these matters into consideration when considering casual employment.

Transfer to the Honours degree of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy may be possible for highly achieving students at the end of first year.

Course themes

Theme 1: Personal and professional development

This theme focuses on the development of personal attributes and skills that assist the student in the transition from student to physiotherapist. It includes verbal and written communication skills and developing an understanding of the importance of relevant ethical and legal issues and the physiotherapy profession.

Theme 2: Population, society and health

This theme provides the structure to learn about and deal with broader society and population issues and is underpinned by an internationally accepted socio-ecological model of health.

Theme 3: Fundamental knowledge of health science

This theme provides the knowledge and skills required for physiotherapy clinical practice. It includes biomedical and behavioural sciences as well as the theory of physiotherapy practice.

Theme 4: Applied practice

This theme develops clinical competencies for physiotherapy practice. It focuses on the incorporation of the best available research evidence with the clinical reasoning skills of assessment, management, evaluation and health care of patients across the lifespan and across a spectrum of patient environments and circumstances.

Theme 5: Research

This theme provides opportunities to learn the knowledge and skills to locate, interpret and

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Special requirements

Police Checks and Working with Children Checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Health requirements

Students will be required to comply with the Faculty Immunisation and Infection Risk Policy, and current recommendations and procedures, to enable them to proceed through the course with an acceptably low level of risk.

Prospective and enrolling students will be provided with detailed written information and, as appropriate, counselling about the effects that HIV or hepatitis B infection may have on the ability of health care workers to practice their profession.

Vaccinations

It is recommended that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing the course. Recommended immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B.

First aid

In addition to the units outlined below, students will complete their 'Apply First Aid' Certificate as part of their studies.

On completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate the generic attributes of a Monash graduate. The objectives of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy have been classified according to the themes of the course. The five themes within the course are:

• personal and professional development
• population, society and health
• fundamental knowledge of health sciences
• applied practice
• research.

On successful completion of the course the student will be expected to demonstrate the following specific attributes within these themes:

• have a standard of knowledge, skills and technical competency appropriate for an entry level practitioner in physiotherapy
• be prepared to maintain high standards in their professional life through a commitment to lifelong learning
• be aware of the latest advances in physiotherapy and related fields, and be positioned to engage in the expanding knowledge base
• appreciate the value of research and be skilled at accessing, critically appraising and applying the best available evidence to their everyday practice
• be effective users of relevant technology
• understand and show respect for the roles of other professionals and be able to work collaboratively within the discipline of physiotherapy and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• have the knowledge and skills to practise in a safe and ethical manner in relation to themselves, their clients and the community
• be client-centred in their approach, respecting the right of clients and their support networks to participate in decision-making
• demonstrate awareness that people's health encompasses their activities and participation as well as their body structures and functions, personal and environmental factors
• be able to supervise, manage and take responsibility, as appropriate, when working in collaboration with other professionals, students, clients and their support networks
• achieve a breadth of education with a tolerance for ambiguity and differing views
• be reflective and compassionate, with a concern for issues of equity, equality, humanity and social justice
• have the ability to learn independently and be innovative in their approach to analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving and evaluation
• be able to effectively and efficiently communicate with other professionals, clients and the public
• possess appropriate oral, written and IT skills, including the ability to present coherent argument, negotiate effectively and manage conflict
• demonstrate awareness of the social, ethical, economic, political and environmental context of illness, health and wellbeing
• be committed to the health of populations as well as individuals and be proactive in prevention-oriented physiotherapy practice and health promotion
• understand the social and ethical dimensions of physiotherapy professional activities
• integrate knowledge of relevant public policy and health and social care systems into their practice
• be able to work effectively with a diverse range of people and settings.

During the first and second years of the course, education in the biomedical and behavioural sciences (anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, psychology, radiology, sociology), foundations of physiotherapy practice and research, is provided on campus using a problem-based and patient-centred approach to learning.

All students will participate in an interdisciplinary rural attachment in year one to gain knowledge and insight into rural health services and issues.

On-campus learning continues in the early weeks of year three. The focus will then changes to learning in the clinical setting. Clinical education aims to develop knowledge and practice in the delivery of physiotherapy services under the supervision of experienced physiotherapists. Clinical education will be undertaken in a diversity of settings, with challenges increasing across years three and four. Year four also includes paediatrics and the opportunity to undertake elective units in areas of interest. A mix of metropolitan and rural health services are utilised for clinical education.

First year

First semester

• PTY1011 Physiotherapy 1

Second semester

• PTY1022 Physiotherapy 2

Second year

First semester

• PTY2031 Physiotherapy 3

Second semester

• PTY2042 Physiotherapy 4

Third year

First semester

• PTY3051 Physiotherapy 5

Second semester

• PTY3062 Physiotherapy 6

Fourth year

First semester

• PTY4071 Physiotherapy 7 - campus

Second semester

• PTY4082 Physiotherapy 8 - campus

First or second Semester

• PTY4070 Physiotherapy 7 - clinical
• PTY4080 Physiotherapy 8 - clinical

Students who demonstrate exemplary performance in Year 1 of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy will be offered a place in the Honours degree of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Honours places are subject to supervisor availability.

Successful completion of this course leads to registration with the Physiotherapists Registration Board of Victoria.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Honours) provides a recognised research course for undergraduate students. It provides students with the opportunity to develop research skills beyond the extensive research component already existing within the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Students undertaking the honours degree program will be well placed with regard to applying for scholarships to pursue higher degrees by research, obtaining formal post graduate research opportunities and applying complex research skills in clinical practice.

Eligible students undertaking the Bachelor of Physiotherapy may be offered a place in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Honours) at the end of first year.

Clinical practice units

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Special requirements

Police Checks and Working with Children Checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

Health requirements

Students will be required to comply with the Faculty Immunisation and Infection Risk Policy, and current recommendations and procedures, to enable them to proceed through the course with an acceptably low level of risk.

Prospective and enrolling students will be provided with detailed written information and, as appropriate, counselling about the effects that HIV or hepatitis B infection may have on the ability of health care workers to practice their profession.

Vaccinations

It is recommended that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing the course. Recommended immunisations include diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B.

First aid

In addition to the units outlined below, students will complete their 'Apply First Aid' Certificate as part of their studies.

In addition to the course objectives for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, on completion of the honours degree graduates will be able to:

• sustain collaboration with an academic supervisor
• develop a focused research question
• complete a sophisticated and comprehensive search for relevant information
• construct a systematic review using the principles argued by the Cochrane Collaboration
• extract relevant data from studies included in a review using systematic methods
• apply knowledge of appropriate research design in the development of a high quality research proposal
• demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical research through the development and submission of an ethics application to conduct research
• determine and apply data analysis methods appropriate for a research question
• implement a focused research project
• demonstrate the ability to collect, manage and analyse data collected during the conduct of research
• demonstrate the ability to accurately document research findings and develop defensible conclusions
• demonstrate the ability to present research findings and respond in an educated way to enquiries about the research findings
• utilise feedback appropriately
• write a scholarly account of a research project in a 10,000-12,000 word thesis
• demonstrate the ability to adhere to project timelines
• archive relevant documents arising from the conduct of research
• write a final report to the approving ethics committee describing project completion.

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Honours) is an alternative and parallel pathway to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy. Honours students undertake all units within the Bachelor of Physiotherapy plus three additional units.

First year

First semester

• PTY1011 Physiotherapy 1

Second semester

• PTY1022 Physiotherapy 2

Second year

First semester

• PTY2031 Physiotherapy 3

Second semester

• PTY2042 Physiotherapy 4

Full year

• PTY2000 Honours systematic review*

Third year

First semester

• PTY3051 Physiotherapy 5

Second semester

• PTY3062 Physiotherapy 6

Full year

• PTY3000 Honours research proposal*

Fourth year

First semester

• PTY4071 Physiotherapy 7 - campus

Second semester

• PTY4082 Physiotherapy 8 - campus

Semester One or Two

• PTY4070 Physiotherapy 7 - clinical
• PTY4080 Physiotherapy 8 - clinical

Full year

• PTY4000 Honours thesis*

* Full year unit

Successful completion of this course leads to registration with the Physiotherapists Registration Board of Victoria.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (with Honours)

This degree is designed for students who wish to study psychology intensively with a view to pursuing a career as a research or professional psychologist. In the first three years of the course, students study the core areas of the scientific discipline of psychology, as well as being able to pursue their individual interests in a range of areas relating to the application of psychology. Students are also introduced to other disciplines which complement the study of psychology. In the fourth year, students undertake the honours program in psychology.

On successful completion of the course the student will be expected to able to:

• describe and discuss theories and research, and investigate and critically evaluate issues in the core discipline areas of psychology - perception, cognition, learning, motivation, emotion, language, social and biological bases of behaviour, abnormal psychology, lifespan development, individual differences, history and philosophy of psychology, testing, assessment, intercultural and indigenous psychology;
• contribute to discipline knowledge through research, including critical review of scientific literature, identification of research problems, design and conduct of research, application of statistical analyses to evaluate research outcomes, and clear communication of findings according to the professional requirements of the discipline
• describe and discuss the ethical standards and legislative frameworks governing research and practice in psychology, and demonstrate an appreciation of the role of ethics in maintaining the integrity of the profession
• recognise the importance of the relationship between knowledge of the scientific discipline of psychology and the application of this knowledge in the practice of psychology, and to demonstrate this understanding across a number of applications of the discipline
• demonstrate the skills required to maintain professional competence by keeping up with recent developments and contemporary issues in the field and appreciate the importance of ongoing professional development and training and demonstrate a foundation knowledge in a selected range of related discipline areas that complement the theoretical and practical application of psychology.

Students study 24 six-point units in the first three years of the course:

• nine core psychology units which form part of the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited sequence in psychology
• seven psychology elective units
• eight units from a range of recommended non-psychology elective units.

In the fourth year of the course, students undertake the requirements of the current honours program in psychology (48 points).

First year

First semester

• PSY1011 Psychology 1A
• three non-psychology electives

Second semester

• PSY1022 Psychology 1B
• three non-psychology electives

Second year

First semester

• PSY2031 Developmental and biological psychology
• PSY2051 Research design and analysis
• one psychology elective
• one non-psychology elective

Second semester

• PSY2042 Cognitive and social psychology
• two psychology electives
• one non-psychology elective

Third year

First semester

• PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
• PSY3051 Perception and personality
• two psychology electives

Second semester

• PSY3032 Abnormal psychology
• PSY3062 Research methods and theory
• two psychology electives

Fourth year

Full year

• PSY4100 Psychology honours research project

First semester

• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology

Second semester

• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment

Plus one of:

• PSY4230 Contemporary issues in psychobiology
• PSY4240 Contemporary issues in cross-cultural and indigenous psychology
• PSY4250 Contemporary issues in psycholinguistics
• PSY4260 Contemporary issues in developmental psychology
• PSY4280 Contemporary issues in theoretical psychology

Elective units

Psychology electives

Some of these units can be taken in the second year of study, depending on the prerequisites or corequisites. Not all units are offered each year.

• BME1130 The human being in health and illness*
• BNS1072 Foundations of behavioural neuroscience*
• PSY2112 Organisational psychology
• PSY3150 Contemporary social psychology
• PSY3120 Introduction to counselling
• PSY3130 Health psychology
• PSY3160 Psychology of language
• PSY3170 Decision making in professional settings
• PSY3180 Human neuropsychology
• PSY3190 Addiction studies
• PSY3100 Advanced psychobiology
• PSY3210 Advanced leadership
• PSY3230 Psychological foundations of the law

* Subject to Australian Psychological Society (APS) approval to be included as psychology units.

Non-psychology electives

The 48 points of non-psychology electives must be chosen from a list of recommended electives, or students can apply to the course coordinator for approval of an elective unit not on this list. Some electives may only be offered at one location or by off-campus learning. The non-psychology electives can include units from biology, philosophy, sociology, criminal justice and health sciences. Students undertake six non-psychology units in their first year and two non-psychology units in their second year. A list of recommended first and second year non-psychology elective units are listed below.

Non-psychology Year One recommended elective units

• BIO1011 Biology I
• BIO1022 Biology II
• CJC1001 Understanding crime
• CJC1002 Criminal justice in action: police, courts and corrections
• HSC1011 Legal and ethical frameworks
• HSC1031 Foundations of health
• HSC1042 Health issues for diverse populations
• HSC1052 Health and social care systems
• MGW1100 Managerial communication*
• MGW1010 Managing people and organisations*
• MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice*
• PHL1010 Introduction to philosophy A
• PHL1020 Introduction to philosophy B
• SCY1010 Introduction to sociology A
• SCY1020 Introduction to sociology B

* Some units offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics may be available to take as electives, however enrolments in these units may depend on students satisfying the Business and Economics requirements (mathematics prerequisites).

Non-psychology Year Two elective units

• Year two non-psychology electives may be a continuation of the above first-year level elective units.

To be eligible for progression into the fourth year of the course, students must achieve at least the minimum entry requirement that is standard for all honours programs in psychology based on the average grade across all core third-year units.

These students will be eligible to apply for entry to other fourth-year psychology programs at Monash (eg the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology) or at other universities.

The Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) is conditionally accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council pending completion by its first graduates.

Students who do not meet the entry requirements for the honours program in the BPsych(Hons) will qualify for the award of Bachelor of Psychological Science, provided they have successfully completed the first three years of the program as outlined above. These students will be eligible to apply for entry to other fourth-year psychology programs at Monash (eg the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology) or at other universities.

Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours)

This course is intended for students who wish to apply psychological training to work in a business environment. Students acquire a fundamental understanding of the major principles of psychology and are exposed to a broad cross section of topics relevant to applied and professional psychology. They also acquire a basic knowledge of core business disciplines and specialised knowledge in one business area, and develop an understanding of psychology in a business environment.

Students will enhance their ability to develop careers in psychology, and/or business through the development of effective interpersonal and communication skills, the mastering of essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the fields of psychology and business.

On completion of this course, students will have:

• acquired a fundamental understanding of the major principles of psychology
• been exposed to a broad cross section of topics relevant to applied and professional psychology
• acquired a basic knowledge of core business disciplines and specialised knowledge in one business area
• developed effective interpersonal and communication skills
• mastered the essential research design procedures, statistical analyses and methods of written and oral communication relevant to the fields of psychology and business
• developed an understanding of psychology in a business environment
• acquired skills in modern information technologies, which will enhance their effectiveness in employment
• the ability to commence or develop careers in psychology, marketing, management, human resources, or other business areas
• the skills and encouragement to progress to postgraduate studies and/or research.

The course consists of:

• a 10-unit undergraduate major sequence in psychology from the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine
• six core business units from the Faculty of Business and Economics
• an eight-unit major in any major sequence offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics on the campus at which the student is enrolled.

First year

First semester

• ETW1102 Business statistics
• MGW1010 Managing people and organisations
• MKW1120 Marketing theory and practice
• PSY1011 Psychology 1A

Second semester

• AFW1001 Introductory accounting
• BTW1200 Business law
• ECW1101 Introductory microeconomics
• PSY1022 Psychology 1B

Second year

First semester

• PSY2031 Developmental and biological psychology
• PSY2051 Research design and analysis
• two units form the business major*

Second semester

• PSY2042 Cognitive and social psychology
• PSY2112 Organisational psychology
• two units from the business major*

Third year

First semester

• PSY3041 Psychological testing, theories of ability and ethics
• PSY3051 Perception and personality
• two units from the business major*

Second semester

• PSY3032 Abnormal psychology
• PSY3062 Research methods and theory
• two units of from the business major*

* Refer to the Faculty of Business and Economics section of this handbook for details of business majors and units available at each campus.

This degree does NOT make students eligible for registration witth the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council. A career in psychology will require further study and training after completion of the Bachelor of Psychology and Business.

Bachelor of Psychology and Business

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The course provides a professional education in general radiography, digital vascular imaging, computed tomography, general ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging to facilitate entry into the radiography profession. There is a strong emphasis upon the development of clinical competency in general radiography and computed tomography. Throughout the course, the biological sciences are closely integrated with radiologic science, and students develop a range of professional skills in relation to the assessment and management of patients. In final year, students complete either a research project in an aspect of medical imaging and radiation sciences of interest to them or extended study in sonography and an indepth literature review of a selected medical imaging topic.

Clinical practice

This course requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit.

Where a student's skill or knowledge is found to be inadequate, access to the clinical component of the unit will be denied. A student may be withdrawn from a clinical practicum if required skills and knowledge are deemed inadequate, or on other grounds deemed appropriate by the head of school. This may impact on a student's course progression, however, students will be given the opportunity to repeat any relevant unit/s.

Clinical expenses

Students are responsible for all travel and accommodation expenses during clinical placement. Uniforms and accessories are required for clinical placements and students will be notified regarding purchase arrangements upon commencement.

Special requirements

Health requirements

For the protection of other students and themselves, students in the radiography course should comply with certain precautionary procedures. These consist of confidential tests for immune status (including blood tests and skin tests), receiving vaccines and having x-rays where the evidence indicates these are appropriate and there are not specific contraindications in individual cases.

Upon enrolment, students are provided with detailed written information and, as appropriate, counselling about the effect that HIV or hepatitis B infection may have on the ability of health care workers to practise their profession. It is recommended that students discuss any concerns with their doctor or the University Health Service.

Vaccinations

This policy is in accordance with the National Health and Medical Research Council advice that educational institutions training students in health sciences should ensure that such students are protected as far as possible by vaccination against risks of infection. The faculty recommends that all students accept responsibility for having up-to-date immunisations before commencing the radiography course.

Police checks and Working with Children checks

Organisations that host clinical and community placements require students to have current Police and Working with Children checks regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain Police and Working with Children checks prior to undertaking their course. Working with Children checks are valid for five years and are available free. Police checks must be applied and paid for annually. However, in some community partnered programs, there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

A graduate with the award of Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging will have acquired a basic knowledge and understanding of:

• the scientific concepts underpinning modern radiologic physics

the psycho-social basis of illness and disease

• professional ethics and communication
• patient care
• radiation protection, radiation biology and x-ray dosimetry
• radiographic equipment, imaging instrumentation and positioning methodology
• human biology, anatomy (with its cross-sectional representation by CT, ultrasound and MRI) and physiology
• the applications of informational technology in the field of medical imaging
• digital image processing
• the instrumentation and practical applications of sonography and MRI.

It is expected that graduates will have the skills to be able to:

• communicate an understanding of the wider applications and the biological consequences of ionising and non-ionising
• utilise radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
• design and implement strategies to minimise the radiation dose to patients
• select the optimum system and implement projections
• critically evaluate radiographic and medical images
• effectively participate under close supervision in a range of digital vascular, abdominal ultrasound and MRI examinations
• apply research principles, methods and findings to professional practice while adhering to the codes of professional conduct as set out by the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR).

The course is designed to ensure that all imaging and methods, radiologic biology and professional skills units are closely related and integrated with the clinical studies. To broaden career opportunities, a range of selective research studies is available in year four of the course.

Clinical placements commence in first semester of first year and continue throughout all four years of the course.

Honours

A candidate is awarded a degree with honours for meritorious performance throughout the course. All units which have a numerical mark are considered in the determination of an honours result. Greater weight is given to units in the later years of the course than to those in the earlier years.

First year

First semester

• RAD1011 Radiographic imaging and methods 1
• RAD1021 Radiologic physics
• RAD1031 Radiologic biology 1
• RAD1041 Radiographic professional skills 1
• RAD1051 Clinical studies 1

Second semester

• RAD1062 Radiographic imaging and methods 2
• RAD1072 Radiologic dosimetry and safety
• RAD1082 Radiologic biology 2
• RAD1092 Radiographic professional skills 2
• RAD1102 Clinical studies 2

Second year

First semester

• RAD2011 Radiographic imaging and methods 3
• RAD2021 Radiologic biology 3
• RAD2031 Pharmacology
• RAD2041 Clinical studies 3

Second semester

• RAD2052 Medical imaging and methods 1 (DVI) and digital image processing 1
• RAD2062 Radiologic biology 4
• RAD2072 Radiographic professional skills 3
• RAD2082 Clinical studies 4

Third year

First semester

• RAD3011 Medical imaging and methods 2 (CT) and digital image processing 2
• RAD3021 Sonographic imaging and methods I
• RAD3031 Radiologic biology 5
• RAD3041 Clinical studies 5

Second semester

• RAD3022 Sonographic imaging and methods
• RAD3062 Breast imaging and professional skills 4
• RAD3082 Clinical studies 6
• RAD3092 Magnetic resonance imaging (physics and technology)

Fourth year

All students complete two 24-credit point units.

• RAD4160 Advanced medical imaging and clinical skills
• RAD4070 Research in medical imaging, or RAD4080 Selected topics in medical imaging

The Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging has been accredited by the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR). Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as radiographers with the Medical Radiation Practitioners Board of Victoria.

Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging

Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (with Honours)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The course aims to provide professional education for the practice of social work. It covers social work principles and methods of intervention relating to individuals, families, groups and communities. It also includes social work research, social policy and management. Fieldwork is interwoven with class work during the course.

Special requirements

Police checks

Organisations that host field/community placements require students to have a current police check regarding their suitability to undertake such placements. All enrolled and prospective students are advised that they will be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to being accepted in this course. Police checks need to be renewed annually. However in some community partnered programs there may be a requirement to have a police check renewed every six months.

On completion of this course students should be able to:

• understand and critically analyse the historical, political and social context of the social services
• have an understanding of and be able to critically analyse the nature and role of social work, its values, ethical base, and sources of knowledge
• understand, critically analyse, and apply a variety of social work theories and models of intervention to the solution of individual, family and community problems
• understand and be able to apply an understanding of factors affecting people's functioning - their life stage, health, and mental health - to the solution of their problems
• understand the organisational context of human services, how this affects the workings of human services, and how to develop and change organisations
• have a beginning understanding of the processes of planning and evaluating the effectiveness of human services
• deepen existing skills of written and oral presentation, argument and analysis, and be able to apply these effectively in practice
• develop the skills to function as a graduate in employment in the human services
• to develop their understanding of themselves as individuals and as professionals, critically analyse the way their experiences can affect their work with clients, learn to handle these constructively, and learn to use their personal capacities effectively in helping clients resolve problems.

Students complete 14 compulsory units.

Third-year level

First semester

• SWK3220 Social work in society
• SWK3230 Social work research
• SWK3240 Working with individuals: theory and practice
• SWK3250 Social work perspectives on human development

Second semester

• SWK3120 Working with families and groups: theory and practice
• SWK3180 Fieldwork skills and practicum I
• SWK3260 Social policy and social justice I

Fourth-year level

First semester

• SWK4410 Community work: theory and practice
• SWK4420 The individual, health and society
• SWK4430 Cross-cultural social work: theory and practice
• SWK4440 Social work management: theory and practice

Second semester

• SWK4560 Fieldwork skills and practicum II
• SWK4450 Social policy and social justice II
• SWK4460 Critical and creative social work: theory and practice

Graduates will qualify for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Bachelor of Social Work

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Social Work aims to develop skills necessary for research by studying the methodological, theoretical and ethical issues that underpin social work research. Students are provided with the same learning opportunities as the Bachelor of Social Work. However, the honours program also aims to reward academic excellence. It provides opportunities for those students who receive high marks at third year level in Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts/ Bachelor of Social Work and who wish to pursue research studies within the structure of the Bachelor of Social Work. Students in the honours program are expected to develop and complete a research project which will include a critical literature review and ethics approval where indicated.

On completion of the honours program students are expected to be able to:

• have an understanding of the theoretical, methodological and ethical issues that underpin research
• have developed the skills and knowledge students need to develop a research project and write a research report
• understand the nature of the research process including the formulation of research questions and the development of an appropriate research paradigm
• be able to articulate a range of quantitative and qualitative research frameworks utilised in social research
• utilise data analysis methods associated with the various research framework
• develop a completed relevant ethics application
• understand the structure needed to write a research report
• present a research proposal to other students and staff and learn from the feedback received
• complete a thesis of approximately 10,000 words
• develop the ability to undertake further research in other contexts.

All units are compulsory and in addition to the units for the Bachelor of Social Work.

Third-year level

First semester

• SWK3220 Social work in society
• SWK3230 Social work research
• SWK3240 Working with individuals: theory and practice
• SWK3250 Social work perspectives on human development

Second semester

• SWK3120 Working with families and groups: theory and practice
• SWK3180 Fieldwork skills and practicum I
• SWK3260 Social policy and social justice I

Fourth-year level

First semester

• SWK4001 Honours research methods
• SWK4410 Community work: theory and practice
• SWK4420 The individual, health and society
• SWK4430 Cross-cultural social work: theory and practice
• SWK4440 Social work management: theory and practice

Second semester

• SWK4002 Honours project seminar
• SWK4003 Social work honours dissertation
• SWK4450 Social policy and social justice II
• SWK4460 Critical and creative social work: theory and practice
• SWK4560 Fieldwork skills and practicum II

 

The honours degree of Bachelor of Social Work

This fourth-year level of study extends the Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience to cover research training in specialised areas and help students acquire sophisticated research skills. Students may undertake this honours course in the discipline of behavioural neuroscience or a second discipline.

To be eligible for entry to the fourth-year honours program, students will be required to achieve a distinction average or better in the four core third-year behavioural neuroscience (BNS) units.

If a student takes a major in the discipline of psychology, they may be eligible to enter the psychology honours program, which is mandatory for students intending to gain registration as a practicing psychologist. To be eligible for entry, students must have successfully completed the appropriate undergraduate accredited sequence in psychology:

• PSY1011 and PSY1022, in first year
• PSY2031, PSY2051 and PSY2042 in second year
• PSY3041, PSY3051, PSY3032 and PSY3062 in third year, with a 70 per cent minimum average in psychology at the third-year level.

Students who do not wish to undertake honours in either advanced behavioural neuroscience or psychology may be eligible to obtain an honours degree in the Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience by successfully undertaking honours in one of the following disciplines:

• anatomy
• biochemistry
• genetics
• immunology
• pharmacology
• physiology.

In order to be considered for entry into these disciplines, students must meet the prescribed selection criteria for the respective honours program. In addition, students need to undertake a research project on a topic that is relevant to behavioural neuroscience.

Upon completion of this course, students will have:

• acquired scientific principles, concepts and skills in an area of behavioural neuroscience
• gained a research oriented approach to behavioural neuroscience preparing them for a professional career in a related field and/or further studies (masters or PhD)
• formulated, carried out and reported independent research
• acquired experience with research design, statistical analysis, critical review of literature, report writing and oral presentation of findings.

Students are required to complete a research design and analysis unit and a unit comprising two research projects and a literature review. They will conduct their research projects under the supervision or co-supervision of academic staff within the School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine.

Students must complete the following units:

• BNS4100 Behavioural neuroscience honours: research project (42 points)
• BNS4200 Behavioural neuroscience honours: research design and analysis (6 points)

The honours degree of Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This honours program is an additional year built upon the knowledge and experience gained in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. In this course, students undertake approved research projects under the supervision of a member of the academic or research staff. There is a wide breadth of biomedical research available in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, providing a high degree of flexibility for students to pursue their honours year in a field of their choice:

(a.) within one of the schools of the faculty:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine
• Central and Eastern Clinical School
• Southern Clinical School
• Primary Health Care
• Rural Health)

(b.) one of the affiliated institutes such as the:

• Baker Medical Research Institute
• MacFarlane Burnet Centre for Medical Research
• Mental Health Research Institute
• Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research
• Monash Institute of Medical Research.

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) program are completion of all requirements for the award of the pass degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash University, or a comparable qualification in biomedical science with an average of 70 per cent or higher in at least 24 points at third-year level (including at least 12 points in biomedical science core units).
Students applying for admission based on comparable qualifications in biomedical science will need to demonstrate that they have achieved an appropriate standard in studies comparable to 12 points of biomedical science core units at third-year level.

On completion of the honours year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science students will:

• be able to critically review the scientific literature in their discipline
• understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project
• be able to execute and analyse a set of laboratory-based, or other appropriate studies
• be proficient in computer based data acquisition, analysis, presentation, and word processing
• be able to write up scientific work in a potentially publishable way
• show communication skills in both oral and written presentations to a specialist audience
• have acquired a range of technical skills appropriate to their discipline
• have the capacity to perform a variety of scientific procedures and techniques that are essential to the satisfactory completion and reporting of a research project
• have the capability to pursue higher studies and learning in selected disciplines of biomedical science
• have gained insight into the breadth and diversity of the biomedical sciences.

The research project constitutes the major portion of the student's work, as well as completion of two components:

• a core component common to all students
• an approved component specific to the department or discipline in which the individual is undertaking their research project.

Students must complete the following units:

• BMS4100 Biomedical science research project
• BMS4200 Advanced studies in biomedical science

The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

In the Honours degree of Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic) students will undertake a guided advanced studies program in an aspect of community-based emergency health. In addition, students will undertake an approved research project under the supervision of a member of the academic or research staff.

By completion of this course, the graduate should demonstrate the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes to:

• design, development and implement a research project with consideration of the ethical, legal and cultural responsibilities involved
• write up scientific work in a potentially publishable manner
• demonstrate communication skills relating to the research and professional community and to undertake both oral and written presentations with a scientific audience
• demonstrate proficiency in data acquisition, analysis, presentation and word processing
• use appropriate statistical analyse research data
• critically review the scientific literature in community-based emergency health
• discuss the breadth and diversity of research in health sciences.

Full time

Students can commence either in first or second semester. Students undertake the 'Advanced studies' unit and the 'Research project Part A' unit in their first semester and 'Research project Part B' unit in their second semester.

• BEH4100 Advanced studies in community-based emergency health
• BEH4200 Community emergency health research project - Part A
• BEH4300 Community emergency health research project - Part B

Part time

Students can commence either in first or second semester. Students undertake the 'Advanced studies' unit and 'Research project Part A' as full year unitsin the first year, and the 'Research project Part B' unit as a full year units in the second year.

• BEH4100 Advanced studies in community-based emergency health
• BEH4200 Community emergency health research project - Part A
• BEH4300 Community emergency health research project - Part B

Honours degree of Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

This honours program is an additional year of study which builds upon the knowledge and experience gained in the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. It allows students to develop their research skills and competencies, learn specific techniques and gain a deeper understanding of a selected aspect of human nutrition. Students undertake a research project under the supervision of an approved member of the academic or research staff. The choice of project and supervisor will be organised by the student in consultation with potential supervisors and the honours year advisor. This allows a high degree of flexibility in the type of research project that can be undertaken, while focusing on the general area of human nutrition and health.

To be eligible for entry to the Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics students are required to have:

• completed the pass degree of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics at Monash University, or a comparable graduate qualification in dietetics from another approved tertiary institution
• a combined average of 70 per cent or higher for semesters five, six, seven and eight of the Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics degree, or equivalent performance in the final two years of a dietetics degree from another tertiary institution.

The head of the Nutrition and Dietetic Unit may make a case for a student who has demonstrated research potential but does not have a grade average that meets the requirements above, or elect to admit a student who demonstrates research potential and has completed a science-based degree with substantial nutrition content.

On completion of this course students will:

• be able to critically review the scientific literature in their discipline
• understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project
• be able to develop a proposal for a research project and apply for ethics committee approval
• be able to execute and analyse a research project, or a set of studies
• be proficient in computer based data manipulation, analysis, presentation, and word processing
• be able to write up scientific work in a report suitable to submit for publication
• demonstrate communication skills in both oral and written presentation to a specialist scientific audience
• have refined or acquired a range of technical skills appropriate to their project
• have gained insight into the research process in an area relating to the health sciences.

The program consists of an individual major research project and a compulsory coursework component. The research project will constitute the major portion of the student's work. In addition all students will complete two components of the course that are not directly related to their specific research projects. One of these components will be a seminar series ranging broadly across different areas of human nutrition and the other will consist of a lecture series that will focus on the development of key research skills including statistical analysis.

Students must satisfactorily complete the following units:

• BND5011 Research skills for dietitians
• BND5012 Issues in human nutrition
• BND5021 Honours research project 1
• BND5022 Honours research project 2

The honours degree of Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.

The honours program in psychology aims to increase student understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of research, to develop their analytic, research and communication skills, and to provide them with advanced knowledge in specific areas of the science and practice of psychology. In this program students complete coursework components designed to expand their knowledge of statistics and the ethics of psychological research and practice, and broaden their understanding of the discipline. Students also undertake a supervised research project which aims to provide training in both discipline specific and generic research skills. The research project forms the basis of a literature review and research paper presented at the end of the course.

Special requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelors degree and a major sequence in psychology accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), or qualification assessed as equivalent by the APAC. Ordinarily students would have completed a Bachelor of Psychology and Business or equivalent.

Admission to the honours year is determined solely by academic merit. The minimum requirement is an average grade of 70 per cent in core psychology units at the third year level, however in practice the cut-off has been in the 75-80 per cent range over the last five years. In addition the applicant must demonstrate a suitable background in research methods. Because of limitations in resources and availability of supervision, it may be necessary to limit entry.

On successful completion of the course the student will be expected to able to:

• describe and discuss theories and research, and investigate and critically evaluate issues in the core discipline areas of psychology
• contribute to discipline knowledge through research, including critical review of scientific literature, identification of research problems, design and conduct of research, application of statistical analyses to evaluate research outcomes, and clear communication of findings according to the professional requirements of the discipline
• describe and discuss the ethical standards and legislative frameworks governing research and practice in psychology, and demonstrate an appreciation of the role of ethics in maintaining the integrity of the profession
• recognise the importance of the relationship between knowledge of the scientific discipline of psychology and the application of this knowledge in the practice of psychology, and to demonstrate this understanding across a number of applications of the discipline
• demonstrate the skills required to maintain professional competence by keeping up with recent developments and contemporary issues in the field and appreciate the importance of ongoing professional development and training and demonstrate a foundation knowledge in a selected range of related discipline areas that complement the theoretical and practical application of psychology.

In this course students complete coursework components designed to expand knowledge of statistics and the ethics of psychological and business research and practice, and broaden understanding of their discipline. Students will also undertake a supervised research project, the aim of which is to provide training in both discipline-specific and generic research skills. It also forms the basis of a literature review and research paper presented at the end of the course.

• PSY4100 Psychology honours research project (24 points - full-year)*
• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment (6 points)

plus one elective unit from the following:

• PSY4230 Contemporary issues in psychobiology (6 points)
• PSY4240 Contemporary issues in cross-cultural and Indigenous psychology (6 points)
• PSY4250 Contemporary issues in psycholinguistics(6 points)
• PSY4260 Contemporary issues developmental psychology (6 points)
• PSY4280 Contemporary issues in theoretical psychology (6 points)

Part-time students complete all units except this one in their first year, and undertake PSY4100 in their second year.

The program is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council and meets the requirements of the Australian Psychological Society for Associate Membership.

The Honours Degree of the Bachelor of Psychology and Business (Psychology)

* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.