Bachelor of Medical ScienceApproved Abbreviation: BMedSc
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3577.3
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 044792K
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course was 2008.
Commencement Year 2006, 2007 - 3577.2 Bachelor of Medical Science
Commencement Year 2002 to 2005 - 3577.1 Bachelor of Medical Science
This degree comprises three areas of major: biomedical science, medicinal chemistry and human bioscience. The biomedical science major focuses on microbiology, biochemistry and aspects of health. The medicinal chemistry major focuses on chemistry and biochemistry, while the human bioscience major focuses on anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. Graduates of this degree will find employment in areas such as medical research laboratories, hospital laboratories and in pathology laboratories and be well suited for positions in the pharmaceutical, medical sales and various research and quality control laboratories, as well as further study including research degrees and graduate medicine degrees.
Study Mode
Three years full-time.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry) is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI).
Admission
Assumed knowledge required: At least two units of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Please note: At least 60 credit points must be at Level 3 or above.
Recommended Sequence
Full-time
Year 1
| 300752 | Introduction to Anatomy and Histology |
| 300753 | Introduction to Human Physiology |
Plus one unit from each of the following combinations:
Choose one of
Choose one of
Choose one of
Choose one of
And two Alternate units (Note 1)
Note 1 - Year 1 Alternate Units
Choose one of
| 300134 | Introduction to Information Technology |
Only one of the following mathematics/statistics units may be selected
| 200191 | Fundamentals of Mathematics |
Year 2
| 300323 | Pathological Basis of Disease |
Choose one of
And four Major units
And two electives
Year 3
Four Major units
And four electives
Biomedical Science Major - Campbelltown campus
Biomedical Science Major - Hawkesbury campus
Medicinal Chemistry Major - Campbelltown campus
Human Bioscience Major - Campbelltown campus
Sub-major elective spaces
Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).
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