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Monash University Handbook 2011Undergraduate areas of study by faculty: Medicine, Nursing and Health SciencesMedicine, Nursing and Health Sciences aos collation-ug-byfaculty-med Behavioural neuroscienceAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionBehavioural neuroscience is an exciting biomedical science that addresses the biological basis of behaviour and cognition. In recent years there has been a rapid expansion of knowledge concerning the biochemical, anatomical and physiological correlates of brain function and dysfunction. This knowledge has substantially enhanced our understanding of the way the brain influences behaviour and cognition, and vice versa. Behavioural neuroscience at Monash is taught as a multidisciplinary program providing a unique opportunity to study this field in combination with psychology and the biomedical sciences. Through site visits and discussions with clinicians, students will acquire an appreciation of the central role that neuroscience plays in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Students will gain practical laboratory skills and will learn to record, analyse and critically evaluate scientific data, and how to present their findings as oral, written or web-based reports. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9905 3965 Relevant CoursesBiomedical scienceAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionBiomedical science is an interdisciplinary area of study and includes aspects of anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, clinical medicine, epidemiology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology and preventive medicine, and physiology. The core units in this area of study have been designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to understand and investigate the functions of humans and other mammals and include aspects of the traditional biomedical sciences. Biomedical science at Monash includes major contributions from many of the departments of the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science. Students also have the opportunity to study elective units from a wide range of faculties including the faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Information Technology, and Science. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9905 1212 Email: biomed@med.monash.edu.au Relevant Courses
Biotechnology (MED)All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe Bachelor of Biotechnology is a four-year program that is offered by three faculties - Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Science and Engineering, with support from the faculties of Arts, Information Technology, Business and Economics, Law, and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The program was developed following extensive consultation with employers, consultants to the biotechnology industry, the Victorian Government, careers teachers and leaders of biotechnology programs at other universities. The course provides graduates with a strong foundation in the science disciplines of biology, chemistry and mathematics as well as skills and techniques in molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry. Students complete core units at each stage specifically addressing issues relevant to the biotechnology industry, including ethics, business and law. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the the relevant course. Sequence requirementsStudents complete a major sequence to specialise in an area of biotechnology. The area of specialisation is selected after stage one and is in one of the following areas:
At stage four of the course, students either complete an honours year program involving independent research, analysis and a combination of coursework and project unit covering application and commercialisation aspects of biotechnology, or a program of advanced coursework. Contact detailsEmail: enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au Relevant Courses3527 Bachelor of Biotechnology Emergency health - paramedic practiceAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionThe Bachelor of Emergency Health prepares graduates to provide emergency health care to people in the community. Graduates are primarily employed by ambulance services or emergency medical services throughout Australia. Course themes include 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, and science, knowledge and evidence. Students undertake clinical placements with ambulance services and with other health agencies. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone +61 3 9904 4327 Relevant CoursesHealth scienceAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionHealth science offers major study options in Clinical and public health sciences and Health programs and policy. Undergraduate studies in health science can provide a preparation for graduate entry into medical or allied health degree courses, or postgraduate qualifications such as hospital management, public health, health economics or postgraduate research. Graduates will find employment in hospitals, health networks, health foundations, community organisations, and public health in government and related organisations in local, national and international agencies. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9903 4504 Relevant CoursesMedicineAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe normal way for a person to become a medical practitioner in Victoria is by doing a university course leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The graduate is then eligible for provisional registration by the Medical Practitioners Board of Victoria. After serving a compulsory internship year in an approved hospital, he/she is eligible for final registration in Victoria and other states of Australia. The same registration provisions apply for all Monash MBBS courses. The Australian Medical Council (AMC) has the responsibility for the accreditation of medical schools in Australia. The MBBS course follows four main themes:
UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the the relevant course. Medicine coursesMonash University offers the MBBS to school leavers via a five year program of studies at its Clayton and Sunway campuses, and also offers a four year graduate entry Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Gippsland. Graduate entry program students will need to have completed (or be in the process of completing) a three year degree (or equivalent qualification) obtained from an Australian university or recognised (as determined by Monash University) international higher education institution. Contact detailsRelevant Courses
* Clayton ** Sunway *** Gippsland Nursing and midwiferyAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionNursing and midwifery at Monash provides national and international leadership in nursing and midwifery education and research. A full range of courses is offered, from undergraduate through to postgraduate, using a variety of learning/teaching modes that encourage flexible approaches to learning and discovery. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsVisit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/nursing Telephone: +61 3 9904 4260 (Peninsula); +61 3 9902 6454 (Gippsland) Relevant CoursesNutrition and dieteticsAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionStudies in nutrition and dietetics provide a strong biomedical science training and understanding of the role of food in our society. Students undertake studies in health promotion and public health, and a major program-planning placement, as well as intensive full-time clinical experience in a range of settings. Graduates will be well equipped to meet a broad range of vocational and academic opportunities and challenges. It is expected that graduates of Monash's bachelor degree in nutrition and dietetics will be eligible for membership of the Dietitians Association of Australia and can apply for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9594 5510, Relevant CoursesOccupational therapyAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionThe occupational therapy curriculum taught at Monash uses a combination of traditional and scenario-based learning and teaching methods and incorporates knowledge from the disciplines of occupational science as well as biomedical, behavioural and social sciences. Occupational therapy is a health profession concerned with enabling people of all ages who may have physical, mental and/or social challenges to participate in their activities of everyday life, thereby, promoting their health and well-being through occupation. Enhancing someone's ability to participate in everyday activities is a central part of occupational therapy. Occupation addresses the range of activities that people want or need to do in their everyday lives, such as looking after themselves (self-care), enjoying life (play and leisure), and contributing to the social and economic fabric of their communities (productivity). UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9904 4466 Relevant Courses3869 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy PhysiotherapyAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
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DescriptionThis program prepares students to graduate as physiotherapists, health care professionals who focus on prevention, assessment and treatment of physical disorders and the promotion of movement and health. Physiotherapists manage the health of people across the lifespan - from the very young to the very old. Physiotherapy studies include, but are not restricted to, aspects of sports physiotherapy, post-surgical care, trauma and emergency care and the management of strokes and neurological disorders in adults and children. In physiotherapy studies at Monash, fundamental biomedical and behavioural sciences are introduced alongside the foundations of physiotherapy practice and research, in the context of a case based approach to learning. Students also engage in inter-professional education, where they learn from and about other health disciplines to foster understanding and to assist the development of professional roles and team work in the clinical setting. As studies progress, the emphasis moves to a clinical focus and learning is undertaken primarily in the clinical environment where students gain knowledge and practical experience in the delivery of physiotherapy as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team. The opportunity to enter the Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours is offered to high achieving students at the end of the first year of the program. It is expected that graduates of Monash's bachelor degree in physiotherapy will be eligible to apply for registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +613 9904 4466 Relevant CoursesPsychology (MED)All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionCurriculumThe Monash psychology curriculum is based on the principle that training in the discipline of psychology should follow the scientist-practitioner model, where learning about professional practice is taught within the scientific perspective. Students are then able to make informed choices about psychology-related careers and further training at the fourth year and postgraduate level. The school offers a common psychology curriculum across all campuses and modes of study. Accredited majorThe School of Psychology, Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine, offer students an undergraduate psychology program comprising a 60-point major sequence which is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) and approved for registration purposes by the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria. This program provides an avenue to further study in psychology and to the training required to practise as a psychologist. It provides the option of proceeding to a degree with honours or into postgraduate programs of study. The 60-point accredited major sequence may be taken in the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience, Bachelor of Psychology (with honours), Bachelor of Psychology and Business, Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Bachelor of Psychology and Management/Marketing, Bachelor of Arts and some Bachelor of Arts degrees with specialisations. Non-accredited majorA 48-point major in psychology may be sufficient to satisfy the requirements for a major sequence in any of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, single or double degrees, but is not APAC-accredited and will not permit entry to fourth-year programs in psychology. UnitsCore units
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Sequence requirementsStudents wishing to take the APAC-accredited major sequence in psychology must complete ten 6-point units (nine core units and one elective unit) from the lists of units offered. Students may take an elective unit at second year, and up to four elective units at 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. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9905 3965 Relevant CoursesPsychology can be studied in many undergraduate courses offered by different faculties. Note: Double degrees are grouped under the faculty heading corresponding to the component of the double degree in which the major is available. Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Business and Economics
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Faculty of Science
* Sunway ** Psychology can only form the major in one component of this double degree. Radiography and medical imagingAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences is committed to providing students with an excellent education in the field of radiography. The overall aim of the Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging is to prepare students for effective and ethical professional practice in a diverse range of modern medical imaging modalities and to pursue careers in medical imaging, research and management. Students will be actively encouraged to engage in a process of lifelong learning and contribute to the development of radiography as a research-based profession. In keeping with community expectations of health care professionals, a commitment to high professional standards will be expected from students. The course provides students with a wide range of academic and clinical experiences. In all its aspects, the course conforms to the expectations the Australian Institute of Radiography (AIR) has of its graduate practitioners. 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. Students study a program of units covering topics including:
UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9905 1212 Relevant Courses1963 Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging Social workAll areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences component of any bachelors double degrees.
DescriptionThe purpose of the courses offered in social work is to equip social work graduates with a sound general foundation for beginning social work practice. The double degrees combine a professional qualification in social work with the achievement of an second degree. Social work at Monash seeks to comply with, and where possible exceed, the minimum requirements established by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for social work educational courses leading to a first qualification in the area. UnitsFor the schedule of units required to complete a given course in this area of study, refer to the Handbook entry for the relevant course. Contact detailsTelephone: +61 3 9903 4321 Relevant Courses
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