This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
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The Master of Medical Science (with specialisations) is the platform for you to deepen your research or specialist expertise across medical science - developing your integrated understanding of underlying scientific concepts and research advances.
You'll develop detailed knowledge and understanding in your chosen specialisation, in line with the skills necessary for a range of career opportunities. If you work as a medical laboratory scientist, you can also elect to complete the Pathology specialisation.
The diversity of subjects available means you can undertake studies in human resource management and assimilation of scientific and clinical information, as well as specific discipline knowledge, through independent reading, research methodology and research expertise.
You can elect to exit this medical science course following completion of the first four subjects with the Graduate Certificate in Medical Science or Graduate Certificate in Medical Science (Pathology). You may also elect to exit following completion of the first eight subjects with the Graduate Diploma of Medical Science or Graduate Diploma of Medical Science (Pathology).
Complete a dissertation in one of a wide variety of study areas, including haematology, immunology and immunohaematology; molecular biology and genetics and medical microbiology (including virology and parasitology); medical and clinical biochemistry; histopathology and cytology; laboratory quality management; and neuroscience and neurophysiology. Other topics in line with your interests can also be considered, depending on the availability of supervisory expertise.
Our lecturers are well known for both teaching and research, a combination that ensures students receive not only a quality education but a connection to job opportunities in industry, the professions and the public sector. Our research programs are diverse, providing an exciting environment where students are exposed to cutting-edge research across a range of disciplines.
Apply your advanced skills to progress your areas of specialisation across pathology, clinical physiology and biomedical research. Within clinical physiology you'll provide expertise in hospitals and healthcare facilities to examine and monitor human physiological systems, such as respiratory, nervous and cardiac systems; and to diagnose physiological disorders and long-term illnesses. As a specialist in biomedical research you'll combine science and technology to undertake and improve investigations and analysis relating to the human body and develop models and solutions to improve medical and health outcomes.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| BMS508 | Research Proposal | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS511 | Processes of Pathology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS552 | Molecular Pathology | 8 credit pts | ||
| HLT505 | Research Practice in Healthcare | 8 credit pts |
| Select 64 points from the following: Students can choose to undertake HLT604 Dissertation based on the area undertaken in BMS508 Research proposal. If HLT604 Dissertation is not selected students must select a minimum of two level 5 subjects | ||||
| BMS524 | Advanced Virology | 8 credit pts | ||
| BMS406 | Human Reproductive Biology | 8 credit pts | ||
| HML501 | Managing Talent Productively in Health Services | 8 credit pts | ||
| HML503 | Law and Ethics in Health Management and Leadership | 8 credit pts | ||
| HML504 | Financial Management in Health Services | 8 credit pts | ||
| HLT517 | Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing | 8 credit pts | ||
| HML509 | Digital Health Management | 8 credit pts | ||
| HML503 | Law and Ethics in Health Management and Leadership | 8 credit pts | ||
| HLT604 | Dissertation (32) in Health or Medical Science | 32 credit pts |
| PL0001 | Pathology | 32 credit pts |
Select 32 points from restricted elective list Students can choose to undertake HLT604 Dissertation based on the area undertaken in BMS508 Research proposal. If HLT604 Dissertation is not selected students must select a minimum of two level 5 subjects
Develop an advanced understanding of underlying scientific concepts and recent research advances in pathology services.
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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