courses

3522

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Course

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this course entry for direction on the requirements; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your course.

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This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Science

Managing facultyScience
Abbreviated titleBSc(MedBioSci)
CRICOS code067947F
Total credit points required144
Standard duration of study (years)3 years FT, 6 years PT
Study mode and locationOn-campus (Gippsland, Sunway)
Off-campus (Gippsland)
Admission, fee and application details http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3522
Contact details

Email: scienceinquiries@sci.monash.edu.au (Gippsland)

Email: scienceinquiries@sci.monash.edu.my (Sunway)

Course coordinator

Dr Ton So Ha

Notes

  • Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.
  • The maximum time for completion of the course is 10 years, including any periods of intermission. Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 144 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only do so on a single subject basis (full-fee paying basis) with the approval of the faculty.
  • This course has compulsory off-campus placement requirements.

Description

The course provides specialist training in medical bioscience with a focus on molecular diagnostics and biotechnology. Students study a wide range of topics including anatomy, biochemistry, cellular metabolism, immunology, medical microbiology, human physiology, pharmacology and pathology. The program offers a regionally appropriate perspective relevant to the local geographical and healthcare context; this is primarily achieved by the inclusion of suitable examples and case studies. An applied research project is available as an elective unit, enabling qualified students to undertake meaningful research and further develop technical skills.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will have knowledge of science across a range of disciplines, with a high level of understanding and appreciation in a broad spectrum of areas relating to medical bioscience. Students will have developed quantitative and qualitative research skills and will have an understanding of the importance of an ethical base for scientific research and development activity particularly in the context of areas such as bioengineering and human health.

Course progression requirements

Students must complete the mathematics/statistics requirement at stage one before enrolling in level two science units.

Fieldwork

Students must complete the equivalent of six weeks' professional training via an approved placement in a clinical or medical laboratory or community health organisation in order to complete the requirements for this course.

Structure

This course comprises core and elective units.

Requirements

Students complete all of the following:

  • ANT2331 Introduction to anatomy and medical terminology
  • BIO1011 Biology I or BIO1711 Vertebrate biology
  • BIO1022 Biology II or BIO1722 Cell biology
  • BTH1802 Fundamentals of biotechnology
  • BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
  • BTH2741 Biochemistry
  • BTH3741 Medical cell biology
  • BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
  • CHM1011 Chemistry
  • MIC2011 Introduction to microbiology and microbial biotechnology
  • SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
  • SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
  • 6 points of level one psychology
  • 6 points of level two physiology
  • at least four of BTH3722 Medical microbiology, IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology, MBS3010 Population health and healthcare (not offered in 2012), PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology, and SCI3716 Laboratory and workplace management
  • additional elective units chosen from any faculty, including units offered for other science courses, to take the total credit points to 144.

Note: Students must complete:

  • at least 36 points of science units at level one and at least 24 points of science units at level three
  • no more than 60 points of level one units overall.

Recommended program of study

Stage one

  • BTH1802
  • CHM1011
  • SCI1020
  • level one biology sequence (12 points)
  • 6 points of level one psychology
  • two 6-point elective units

Stage two

Stage three

Award(s)

Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)