Undergraduate - Area of study Medical bioscience

The medical bioscience sequence explores the scientific basis of human health and disease. Students undertake core studies in biochemistry and cell biology and select from a range of topic areas including anatomy, cell metabolism, immunology, medical microbiology, molecular biology physiology and pharmacology This area of study will be of interest to students seeking a broad understanding of normal cellular and body functions, changes in normal function that are associated with disease, and diagnostic techniques.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to:

• apply knowledge of scientific principles, concepts and skills in areas of science relevant to the field of biomedical science, such as anatomy, human physiology, immunology, cellular metabolism/biochemistry, medical microbiology, pathology and pharmacology
• apply critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative techniques that would be applicable in a medical laboratory and hospital setting in biomedical science
• demonstrate ethical, social and international understanding in the context of biomedical science
• communicate effectively, liaise and cooperate with others in a multidisciplinary setting, and write professionally in the field of biomedical science
• assess and effectively manage occupational health and safety issues related to biomedical science activities in a medical laboratory and hospital setting.