Bachelor of Medical Science - Bedford park - South Australia - Mdsc3101 2008 - I2742

The course has been designed to produce graduates who as medical scientists are specialists in a major area of science and possess well-developed skills to liaise with other groups of scientists, such as medical practitioners and biotechnologists. It aims to: * prepare students for a range of careers within the medical sciences; * enable students to specialise in particular areas of medical science as preparation for entry into, and progression through, an honours degree program and beyond; * prepare students for entry into a variety of undergraduate courses leading to specific health professions; * prepare students for graduate diploma courses and other postgraduate speciality programs in medical science such as radiology, pharmacology and pathology; * provide students with preparation for entry to the graduate medical program (although admission to the medical program cannot be guaranteed as performance in an undergraduate degree is not the only criterion for selection). Learning outcomes On completion of their degree, students will have developed a comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in their science discipline and a range of transferable professional skills. Subject knowledge Graduates of the course are expected to be able to: * demonstrate a thorough understanding of the fundamental science underpinning the fields of medical science as an appropriate basis for developing a career and for undertaking further studies in the field; * undertake basic medical research utilising specialist skills and knowledge in at least one major area of science; * contribute to developing and/or evaluating new treatments and strategies for health problems by employing specialist skills in a major area of science; and * appreciate the cross-disciplinary nature of the medical sciences and work, as appropriate, with other health professionals. Transferable professional skills Graduates of the course are expected to be able to: * employ scientific methodologies such as experimental design, and the critical analysis of data; * communicate and present information clearly and fluently in both written and spoken forms; * interact effectively as part of a team in order to work towards a common outcome; * work and learn independently; * reason critically and logically and make independent judgements; * engage effectively with information and communication technologies; * demonstrate research skills appropriate for further study and employment; and * appreciate the need for continuing professional development.

Domestic students Prerequisites: None You can qualify for undergraduate courses through: * year 12 qualifications * mature age entry (STAT) * TAFE/VET qualifications * higher education transfers. Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. International Students English language requirements

Bachelor of Medical Science

The Bachelor of Medical Science is an innovative and flexible course providing exciting options for students interested in a wide range of careers in the medical and health sciences.

The course emphasises the fundamental sciences that underpin virtually all fields of medical science.

The topics specific to Medical Science combine different approaches to learning and progressively cover key elements such as teamwork, verbal communication, critical thinking, problem solving, hypothesis development and testing, and preparation of a grant proposal and business plan for research.

It differs from traditional courses in biomedical science by offering a broader range of specialisations and new topics that focus on the professional skills required to gain employment in any field of medical science.
What will I study?

Refer to the program of study.
What is Medical Science?

Medical Science is a broad term that covers such areas as biochemistry, molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, neuroscience, physiology, nutrition, pharmacology and toxicology.

All are vital to our ongoing efforts to develop and evaluate new treatments and strategies for health problems.
Why study Medical Science at Flinders?

    * We have a strong profile in Medical Science, combining the expertise of scientists working across 3 areas of the University who provide input to the degree program.

    * Our staff undertake fundamental, innovative and cross-disciplinary research that unites medical researchers, chemists, physicists, biologists and biotechnologists in the task of improving people's quality of life.

    * Our School of Medicine is one of the most progressive in Australia, having launched the concept of a graduate-entry medical degree and set new standards for student placements and addressing the needs of rural and remote communities. Its interests range from the international fight against avian flu to child obesity.

    * Our School of Biological Science's expertise includes molecular biology and biotechnology, leading to cutting-edge research into DNA, forensics and the development of new pharmaceuticals.

Combined degree options
Combine with
    
Duration (full-time equivalent)
Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise
    4 years

Refer to Medical Science combined degrees for further information.
Career opportunities

What can I do with my Bachelor of Science in Medical Science degree?
Study a language

Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.

The Bachelor of Medical Science requires three years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).

The course is offered jointly by the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Health Sciences.

PROGRAM OF STUDY [February, 2009]

To qualify for the Bachelor of Medical Science, a student must complete 108 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study.

Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.

First Year

36 units comprising:

BIOL1102
    

Molecular Basis of Life
    

4.5

BIOL1101
    

Evolution of Biological Diversity
    

4.5

ENGL1012
    

Professional English for Medical Scientists **
    

4.5

MDSC1102
    

Skills for Medical Scientists 1
    

4.5
    

and either

CHEM1101
    

Chemistry 1A, and
    

4.5

CHEM1102
    

Chemistry 1B
    

4.5
    

or

CHEM1201
    

Introduction to Chemistry A, and
    

4.5

CHEM1202
    

Introduction to Chemistry B
    

4.5
    

at least 4.5 units selected from the following:

BIOL1112
    

Biology and Society
    

4.5

CHEM1102
    

Chemistry 1B*
    

4.5

COMP1101
    

Information and Communications Technology 1A
    

4.5

COMP1102
    

Computing Programming 1
    

4.5

CPES1201
    

Physics for the Life Sciences A
    

4.5

CPES1202
    

Physics for the Life Sciences B
    

4.5

LEGL1001
    

Australian Legal System
    

4.5

MMED1005
    

How Your Body Works - Human Physiology and Structure
    

4.5

PHYS1101
    

Physics A
    

4.5

PHYS1102
    

Physics B
    

4.5

    

plus 4.5 units of electives
    

4.5

**Alternatively, with the permission of the course coordinator students from non-English speaking backgrounds may be permitted to enrol in ESOL1703 English as a Second Language 1.

*Only available to students undertaking CHEM1201 and CHEM1202.

Second Year
    

36 units comprising:

BIOL2141
    

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
    

6

MDSC2101
    

Skills for Medical Scientists 2
    

3

MMED2927
    

Human Physiology 2A
    

3

MMED2928
    

Human Physiology 2B
    

3

STAT2305
    

Statistics for Medical Science
    

3
    

plus 18 units selected from the following: *#

BIOL2121
    

Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity
    

6

BIOL2142
    

Disease and Immunology, or
    

6

BIOL2341
    

Animal Disease and Defence
    

3

BIOL2330
    

Basic Microbiology, or
    

3

BIOL2232
    

Foundations in Microbiology
    

6

CHMD2001
    

Drug Discovery and Natural Products
    

3

CPES2101
    

Fundamentals of Advanced Chemistry A
    

3

CPES2111
    

Synthetic Organic and Inorganic Chemistry
    

6

COMP2006
    

Software Engineering 1
    

6

COMP2211
    

Application Development
    

6

COMP2212
    

Web-based Systems Development
    

6

COMP2221
    

Computer Programming 2
    

6

COMP2231
    

Data Modelling
    

6

COMP2232
    

Network and Operating Systems
    

6

COMP2241
    

Computer Mathematics
    

3

MMED2012
    

Public Health Microbiology
    

3

MMED2013
    

Food Safety and Health
    

3

MMED2929
    

Neural Circuits
    

3

MMED2930
    

Plasticity of the Nervous System
    

3

NUTD2001
    

Food Nutrition and Health
    

3

* Students should select topics so as to meet any prerequisite requirements for the Third Year specialisation they intend to pursue.

# Students may select up to 6 units of other Second Year topics from any area of the University with the prior approval of the course coordinator.

Third Year

36 units comprising:

MDSC3101
    

Skills for Medical Scientists 3A
    

3

plus the remaining units selected from the following*, ensuring that at least 12 units are selected from one designated area of specialisation:
    

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

BIOL3131
    

DNA to Genomics
    

6

BIOL3132
    

Protein to Proteome
    

6

MDSC3103
    

Point of Care Testing - Application, Management and Effectiveness
    

3

MMED3912
    

Biochemistry of Human Disease
    

3

MMED3915
    

Human Molecular Genetics
    

3
    

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
    

Level 3 Computer Science (COMP) topics ##
    

MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

CHMD3001
    

Medicinal Chemistry 3 and Practice Project
    

6

CPES3006
    

Organic Chemistry 3
    

6

CPES3162
    

Inorganic and Polymer Chemistry
    

6
    

MICROBIOLOGY

BIOL3003
    

Research Project in Biology A
    

3

BIOL3141
    

Advanced Microbiology: Microbial Ecology and Infectious Disease
    

6

BIOL3162
    

Virology
    

3

MMED3921A
    

Industrial and Pharmaceutical Microbiology
    

3
    

NEUROSCIENCE AND PHYSIOLOGY

BIOL2122
    

Comparative Physiology, or
    

6

BIOL2424
    

Physiological Systems
    

3

MDSC3103
    

Point of Care Testing - Application, Management and Effectiveness
    

3

MMED3918
    

Body Systems A, or
    

6

MMED3919
    

Body Systems B
    

3

MMED3923
    

Sensory and Motor Systems
    

3

MMED3924
    

Integrative and Higher Brain Function
    

3
    

NUTRITION

MMED3912
    

Biochemistry of Human Disease
    

3

NUTD3014
    

Nutrients Role and Function
    

6

NUTD3200
    

Fundamentals of Nutritional Epidemiology
    

3

NUTD3201
    

Ecological Issues in Food and Health
    

3

NUTD3202
    

Population Nutrition and Health
    

6
    

PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY

MMED3914
    

Human and Molecular Pharmacology
    

6

MMED3926
    

Advanced Topics in Pharmacology
    

3

MMED3927
    

Human and Molecular Toxicology
    

3

MMED3929
    

Regulatory, Ethical and Scientific Aspects of Clinical Trials
    

3

## Level 3 Computer Science topics refers to any COMP3xxx topic, subject to prerequisites.

* Students may also select the following work experience topic which must be done in the area of their Third Year specialisation and in addition to the 12 units required for the specialisation.

MDSC3102
    

Professional Placement in Medical Science
    

9

Honours Program

A student who has completed all the requirements of the Bachelor of Medical Science may be accepted for admission to an honours program provided a sufficiently high standard has been achieved in fulfilling the requirements of the bachelors degree (normally a GPA of 5 or above). Other students may be admitted at the discretion of the Faculty Board, subject to specific conditions. As well as the student's undergraduate record, the availability of an academic supervisor for the research project will be taken into account.

Students who withdraw during the honours year will not be permitted to re-enrol as an honours student except with the permission of the relevant school or faculty.

To qualify for the honours degree, a student must complete satisfactorily 36 units of study in an approved program. Students may elect to enrol in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biological Sciences, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering or the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Medicine in the Faculty of Health Sciences, according to their proposed area of study.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Course Rule and Program of Study
A mid-year intake into this program is available. Please visit the Honours website for detailed information about the Biological Sciences Honours program

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS) MEDICINE
Course Rule and Program of Study
A mid-year intake into this program is available, contact Karen Siegmann, Faculty of Health Sciences,