FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES

Undergraduate Award Requirements

Undergraduate Courses and Majors

FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES — UNDERGRADUATE AWARD REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 The degrees shall be:

1.2 Joint degrees shall be:

1.3 There shall be awards of:

2.1. APPLICATION OF REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Faculty Award Requirements candidates for Awards of the Faculty must comply with the University Requirements for Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework Awards listed in this handbook and specific Degree, Diploma or Certificate Award Requirements.

2.2 In exceptional circumstances the Executive Dean, with the approval of the relevant Head of School, may dispense with or amend any conditions of, or prescription by, the University Requirements for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework Awards, Faculty Award Requirements and Degree, Diploma or Certificate Award Requirements.

3. ENROLMENT IN AWARDS

A person who holds an award listed in General Requirement 1.1 may not be a candidate for that award in the same discipline.

4. ENROLMENT IN SUBJECTS

Except with faculty permission, granted on the advice of the head of the appropriate school, a candidate may not:

• 4.1 enrol for any subject unless a passing grade for any prerequisites listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects has been obtained within the previous four years, or

• 4.2 enrol for any subject unless the candidate concurrently enrols for any corequisites listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects for which passing grades have not been obtained in a previous year.

5. CREDIT

Candidates for awards of the faculty may apply to obtain credit for previous tertiary study as detailed in the faculty policy statement on credit transfer and associated guidelines.

6.1 THE GRADE OF PASS CONCEDED

The grade of Pass Conceded may be recommended by the school directly on the basis of the particular examination. This grade may also be awarded by the faculty following consideration of the student’s overall result for the year.

6.2 A candidate who is granted the grade of Pass Conceded in a subject shall, for the purposes of Requirement 4.1, be deemed to have passed the subject and shall be credited with the appropriate units, but may not enrol for a more advanced subject in any discipline requiring the first as a prerequisite except with the approval of the appropriate Head of School.

6.3 The number of units that may be credited at Pass Conceded level shall not exceed 18 for a three year degree and the equivalent for degrees of greater length.

6.4 A candidate awarded the grade of Pass Conceded may apply to the Head of the School concerned for permission, at the next regular examination in that subject, to attempt to convert that grade to a Pass grade. Such re-examination will not be counted towards aggregate units work load for an academic year.

7. The faculty will publish annually a list of subjects available to candidates. The list appears as Table VII in the Master Schedule of Subjects.

8. In exceptional circumstances the Executive Dean with the approval of the relevant Head of School, may permit a candidate to graduate with fewer than the minimum stipulated units of study for an award offered in the faculty.

BACHELOR OF ANIMAL SCIENCE

This course is not offered in 2005. No commencing enrolments will be accepted. Award requirements for the course are shown in previous Handbooks.

BACHELOR OF ANIMAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

This course is not offered in 2005. No commencing enrolments will be accepted. Award requirements for the course are shown in previous Handbooks.

BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

1. A candidate for the pass degree shall follow a course of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 units. The normal time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study.

2. The minimum of 72 units from Requirement 1 shall include the core program and elective subjects.

BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES WITH HONOURS

1. The degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences with Honours may be undertaken within the School of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences. With the approval of the faculty, an honours subject may be undertaken jointly between the school and any other school within the faculty.

2. A person may enrol for the honours degree if that person has:

• 2.1 completed the requirements of the pass degree or been admitted by the faculty to equivalent status; and

• 2.2 satisfied the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree.

3. Except with the approval of the faculty, on the advice of the Head of School, the honours studies shall normally follow on directly from the pass degree and no later than two years following completion of the pass degree.

4. The honours degree shall comprise 24 units and normally extend over at least one academic year of full-time study except that with the approval of, and under conditions determined by the faculty, a candidate may undertake the studies on a part-time basis. Such approval will be given only where the applicant can provide evidence that adequate contact throughout the studies with the applicant’s registered school can be maintained.

5. A candidate for the honours degree shall undertake such subjects, research and literature projects as the Head of School designates.

6. Except with the approval of the faculty, there shall be no re-examination.

BACHELOR OF INDIGENOUS HEALTH

This course is not offered in 2005 for commencing students. Award requirements for the course are shown in previous Handbooks.

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

1. A candidate for the pass or honours degree in Medical Laboratory Science shall, unless admitted with advanced status, follow a course of study as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 units.

2. The normal length of time for completion of either degree is four years of full-time study.

3. Candidates may be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the faculty, to assess their suitability for medical laboratory science before undertaking professional field education projects and clinical placements.

4. ENTRY TO HONOURS (IN-COURSE)

During the final semester of level 2, the Head of School on the recommendation from the Medical Laboratory Science degree coordinator will invite applications from students to enter the honours course in level 3.

5. Normally an applicant will have obtained a GPA of not less than 5.0 calculated over the subjects completed for levels 1 and 2 of the course.

6. The Executive Dean may impose a quota on the number of candidates accepted for entry to honours depending on the availability of supervisors.

7. Entry to honours will require the approval of the Executive Dean, acting on the recommendation of the Head of School.

8. A candidate undertaking honours shall satisfactorily complete a 9 unit research based thesis.

9. The award of Honours (I, IIA or IIB) or a pass degree will be determined following consideration of the grades achieved by the candidate over levels 3 and 4 of the course.

10. There shall be no re-examination of the thesis except with the approval of the faculty.

11.1 GRADUATE ENTRY TO HONOURS

On successful completion of a pass degree in Medical Laboratory Science, a candidate may apply within 24 months of completion to undertake the graduate honours course.

11.2 Normally an applicant will have achieved a GPA of not less than 5.0 calculated over the four levels of the pass degree.

11.3 The Executive Dean, on advice from the Head of School, on the recommendation of the Medical Laboratory Science degree coordinator, may require a candidate to undertake work additional to the pass degree before approving candidature.

11.4 The graduate course may be undertaken and be guided by the award rules of any of the relevant approved honours programs offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences in consultation with the appropriate Head of School, honours coordinator and the coordinator of the Medical Laboratory Science degree.

11.5 The program will normally be completed in one year of full-time study.

11.6 The graduate course is not available to those who have previously been awarded the Medical Laboratory Science with Honours degree.

11.7 The award of Honours (I, IIA, IIB or III) will be determined by the results achieved by the candidate during the period of enrolment in the graduate honours course

12. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Candidates who have been awarded the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences or the Bachelor of Science and who wish to use the credits obtained towards the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science with Honours shall surrender their previously awarded degree before either Medical Laboratory Science degree is awarded.

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

1. The degree will comprise 24 units in addition to the preceding three or four years of MBBS study and normally extend over one academic year of full-time study.

2. At the end of Year 3, the Head of the School of Medicine, on the recommendation of the School of Medicine Board of Studies, will invite selected candidates to enter the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program.

3. To be eligible for selection, a student must have successfully completed the first three years of the MBBS program with grades in the top 25% of their cohort over the three preceding years.

4. A student may, with the approval of the Head of School of Medicine, acting on the recommendation of the School of Medicine Board of Studies, defer the program of study until the successful completion of Year 4.

5. A quota on entry into the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors and other resources.

6. A candidate undertaking the Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) program shall satisfactorily complete a 24 unit research based thesis.

7. There will be no re-examination of the thesis except with the approval of the faculty.

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY AND BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY WITH HONOURS

1. A candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery shall follow the prescribed course of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors.

2. The requirements for the degree shall be completed in not fewer than six years of full-time study.

3. A person will be eligible to enrol if offered a place in the course by the University after successfully completing the selection procedures established by the School of Medicine, as approved from time to time by the faculty.

4. A candidate shall successfully complete all of the subjects prescribed for one year of study before being eligible to enrol for the subsequent year of study.

5. The grade of Pass Conceded shall not be accepted in any subject.

6. Candidates who fail a mandatory assessment in any subject will be required to undertake further directed learning and complete a supplementary examination in that subject.

7. Candidates who fail a supplementary examination will be required to repeat the relevant year of study.

8.1 ENTRY TO THE HONOURS DEGREE

At the end of year 4 the Head of the School of Medicine on the recommendation of the School of Medicine Board of Studies will invite selected candidates to enter the honours program. To be eligible for selection, a student must obtain grades in the top 25% of their cohort over all four preceding years. A quota on entry into the honours program may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors.

8.2 A candidate undertaking the honours program shall satisfactorily complete a research based thesis comprising not less than 25% of years 5 and 6.

8.3 The award of an honours (I, IIA or IIB) degree will be determined by the School of Medicine Board of Studies, based on academic grades in all six years of the program.

8.4 There shall be no re-examination of the thesis for the degree of MBBS (Honours), except with the approval of the faculty.

BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE

1. A candidate for the pass degree shall, unless admitted with advanced status, pursue studies:

• 1.1 for the pre-registration program, a course of study as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 units. The normal time for completion of the degree is three years of full-time study (or equivalent on a part-time basis) and a maximum of five years; or

• 1.2 for the post-registration program, a course of study as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 24 units. The minimum period of candidature shall be one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

2. A candidate for the post-registration course shall complete the prescribed subjects on a full-time or part-time basis.

3. The grade of Pass Conceded shall not be accepted in any subject.

4. Candidates may be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the faculty, to assess their suitability for nursing before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

5. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean in exceptional circumstances, a candidate may not enrol for level 2 of the course until all prescribed level 1 subjects have been satisfactorily completed.

BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE WITH HONOURS NOT OFFERED IN 2005

1. A person may enrol for the honours degree if that person has:

• 1.1 completed the requirements of the pass degree or been admitted by the faculty to equivalent status; and

• 1.2 satisfied the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to an honours degree.

2. Except with the approval of the faculty, on the advice of the Head of School, the honours studies shall follow on directly from the pass degree and no later than two years following completion of the pass degree.

3. The honours degree shall comprise 24 units and normally extend over at least one academic year of full-time study except that with the approval of, and under conditions determined by the faculty, a candidate may undertake studies on a part-time basis. Such approval will be given only where the applicant can provide evidence that adequate contact throughout the studies with the school can be maintained.

4. A candidate for the honours degree shall undertake such subjects, research and literature projects as the Head of School designates.

5. Except with the approval of the faculty there shall be no re-examination.

BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY WITH HONOURS

1. A candidate for the pass or honours degree shall, unless admitted with credit for previous studies as determined by the Executive Dean with approval of the head of Occupational Therapy:

• 1.1 follow a course of study as detailed in the specific program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 units. The normal time for completion of the degree is four years of full-time study. Part-time study will be available;

• 1.2 academically proficient students may complete the course of study for the pass degree in an accelerated three years; and

• 1.3 the degree shall be completed in a maximum of seven years.

2. The grade of Pass Conceded shall not be accepted in any subject.

3. The faculty may require candidates to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the faculty, to assess their suitability for Occupational Therapy.

4.1 ENTRY TO THE HONOURS DEGREE

At the start of level 3, the Head of School of Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences on the recommendation of the Occupational Therapy Board of Studies will invite selected students to enter the honours program. To be eligible for selection, a student must obtain a Grade of at least Credit for all subjects from the first two levels. A quota on entry into the honours program may be applied depending on the availability of supervisors.

4.2 The thesis of an Honours student must have a research component of at least 50%.

4.3 The award of an honours (I, IIA or IIB) or pass degree will be determined by the Occupational Therapy Board of Studies after consideration of the Grade Point Average mark achieved by the candidate over all levels of study.

4.4 Except with the approval of the faculty there shall be no re-examination.

4.5 There shall be no re-examination for the thesis for the degree of Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours.

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY AND BACHELOR OF PHARMACY WITH HONOURS

1. A candidate for the pass or honours degree in Pharmacy shall, unless admitted with advanced status, follow a course of study as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 units.

2.1 LENGTH OF COURSE

The normal time for completion of either degree is not fewer than four years of full-time study.

2.2 The requirements for the degree must be completed in a maximum of six years of commencing candidature unless an extension is granted by the Executive Dean.

2.3 Part-time candidature is not permitted at any level, except with the approval of the Head of School on advice from the head of Pharmacy or the academic adviser for Pharmacy.

2.4 Except with the approval of the Executive Dean in exceptional circumstances, a candidate may not enrol in any level 3 subject of the course until all prescribed level 1 and level 2 subjects have been satisfactorily completed and a candidate may not enrol in any level 4 subject of the course until all level 3 subjects have been satisfactorily completed.

3. CREDIT

Notwithstanding the faculty’s policy on credit for previous tertiary study:

• 3.1 the Executive Dean on advice from the Head of the School of Pharmacy and Molecular Sciences may grant credit for one or more subjects completed at unrestricted Pass standard or better;

• 3.2 the extent of credit granted will be determined by the Head of School on advice from the academic adviser for Pharmacy;

• 3.3 credit will not normally be granted for subjects prescribed for levels 2, 3 or 4 of the course.

4. The grade of Pass Conceded will not be accepted for any subject.

5. In each of levels 1, 2 and 3 a maximum of two supplementary passes will be able to be credited towards the BPharm or BPharm(Hons) degree. In level 4 a maximum of one supplementary pass will be able to be credited towards the BPharm or BPharm(Hons) degree.

6. Candidates must satisfactorily complete periods of supervised clinical practice in their course of study, as detailed for each year of the course in the relevant subject outlines.

7. Candidates may be required to undertake clinical or professional placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense.

8. Candidates may be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the faculty, to assess their suitability for entry to the pharmacy profession before undertaking clinical practice and research projects.

9.1 ENTRY TO HONOURS (IN-COURSE)

At the start of level 3 of the course the Head of School will invite applications from students wishing to enter the in-course honours course.

9.2 Normally an applicant will have obtained a GPA of 6 (Distinction or better) for the subjects completed for levels 1 and 2 of the course.

9.3 The Executive Dean may impose a quota on the number of candidates accepted for entry to the honours course depending on the availability of supervisors.

9.4 Entry to the honours course will require the approval of the Executive Dean, acting on the recommendation of the Head of School.

9.5 A candidate undertaking the in-course honours course shall satisfactorily complete a 9 unit research based thesis.

9.6 There shall be no re-examination of the thesis except with the approval of the faculty.

9.7 The award of Honours (I, IIA or IIB) or of a pass degree will be determined by the results achieved by the candidates over all four levels of their course of study.

10.1 GRADUATE ENTRY TO HONOURS

On successful completion of the pass degree in Pharmacy, a candidate may apply within 36 months of completion to undertake the graduate honours course.

10.2 Normally an applicant will have achieved a GPA of not less than 5.0 calculated over the four levels of the pass degree.

10.3 The Executive Dean, on advice from the Head of School, may require a candidate to undertake work additional to the pass degree before approving candidature.

10.4 The graduate course must be completed in one year of full-time study.

10.5 The graduate course is not available to those who have previously been awarded the Pharmacy honours degree.

10.6 A candidate for the honours degree shall undertake such subjects, research and literature projects as the Head of School designates.

10.7 The award of Honours (I, IIA, IIB or III) will be determined by the results achieved by the candidates during the period of enrolment in the graduate honours course.

BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

1. A candidate for the pass degree in Physiotherapy shall, unless admitted with advanced status, follow a course of study as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 units.

2.1 LENGTH OF COURSE

The normal time for completion of the degree is not fewer than four years of full-time study.

2.2 The requirements for the degree must be completed in a maximum of six years of commencing candidature unless an extension is granted by the Executive Dean.

2.3 Except with the approval of the Executive Dean in exceptional circumstances, a candidate may not enrol in any level 3 subject of the course until all prescribed level 1 and level 2 subjects have been satisfactorily completed and a candidate may not enrol in any level 4 subject of the course until all level 3 subjects have been satisfactorily completed.

3. The grade of Pass Conceded shall not be accepted in any subject.

4. Candidates may be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the faculty, to assess their suitability for physiotherapy before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

BACHELOR OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY

1. A candidate for the pass degree in Speech Pathology shall, unless admitted with advanced status, follow a course of study as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 96 units.

2.1 LENGTH OF COURSE

The normal time for completion of the degree is not fewer than four years of full-time study.

2.2 The requirements for the degree must be completed in a maximum of six years of commencing candidature unless an extension is granted by the Executive Dean.

2.3 Except with the approval of the Executive Dean in exceptional circumstances, a candidate may not enrol in any level 3 subject of the course until all prescribed level 1 and level 2 subjects have been satisfactorily completed and a candidate may not enrol in any level 4 subject of the course until all level 3 subjects have been satisfactorily completed.

3. The grade of Pass Conceded shall not be accepted in any subject.

4. Candidates may be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the faculty, to assess their suitability for speech pathology before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Students who commenced this course prior to 2005 should consult the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser regarding degree format and subject selections.

1. A candidate for the pass degree shall, unless admitted with advanced status, follow a course of study as detailed in the specific Sport and Exercise Science Program shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 72 units. The normal time for completion of the degree is three years full-time study.

2. The minimum of 72 units from Requirement 1 shall include the core program of 63 units and at least nine units from elective subjects.

3. The maximum period of candidature for the degree is normally ten years.

4. The grade of Pass Conceded shall not be accepted in Sport and Exercise Science, i.e. SP subjects.

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

Students who commenced this course prior to 2005 should consult the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser regarding degree format and subject selections.

1. The degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science with Honours may be undertaken within the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science.

2. A candidate may enrol for the honours degree if that person has:

• 2.1 completed the requirements of the pass degree or been admitted by the faculty to equivalent status; and

• 2.2 satisfied the Institute requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to an honours degree.

3. Except with the approval of the Executive Dean, on the advice of the Director of the Institute, the honours studies shall be commenced within two years of completion of the pass degree.

4. The honours degree shall comprise 24 units and normally extend over at least one academic year of full-time study except that with the approval of, and under conditions determined by the faculty, a candidate may undertake studies on a part-time basis. Such approval will be given only where the applicant can provide evidence that adequate contact throughout the studies with the School can be maintained.

5. A candidate for the honours degree shall undertake such subjects, research and literature projects as the Director of the Institute designates.

6. Except with the approval of the faculty there shall be no re-examination.

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE- BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Students who commenced this course prior to 2005 should consult the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser regarding degree format and subject selections.

1. The joint degree shall be administered by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts.

2. A candidate for the joint degree shall pursue studies to obtain a minimum of 96 units. The requirements for the degree are normally completed in four years of full-time study. The maximum period of candidature is eight years of full-time study.

3. A candidate for the joint degree shall satisfy the prerequisite and quota requirements for subjects selected in the course.

4. Withdrawal from the joint degree and conversion to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or Bachelor of Business shall be approved without loss of credit for any student having completed at least level 1 studies towards the joint degree.

5. A student who has completed the requirements of levels 1 to 4 of the specified course of study shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors and then withdraws from the joint degree shall consult with the relevant Executive Dean to determine the completion requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or the degree of Bachelor of Business.

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE- BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Completion of the joint degree shall qualify graduates for registration as a teacher of human movement and multistrand science.

Students who commenced this course prior to 2005 should consult the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser regarding degree format and subject selections.

1. The joint degree shall be administered by the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences and the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

2. An applicant for enrolment in the joint degree shall possess the prerequisites and satisfy quota requirements specified for the subjects constituting the first year of the course.

3. Award of the degree requires completion of a minimum of 108 units.

4. The normal time for completion of the degree will be four and a half years full-time study.

5. The maximum period for candidature of the degree shall be nine years full-time study.

6. Withdrawal from the joint degree and conversion to a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or Bachelor of Education shall be granted without loss of credit for any student having completed the first year requirements of the joint degree.

7. A candidate who has completed the requirements of levels 1 to 5 of the course of study prescribed for the completion of the joint degree and then withdraws from the joint degree shall consult the relevant Executive Dean on the requirements for completion of the degree of Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or Bachelor of Education.

8. All candidates enrolled for the joint degree without previous approved teacher education shall be required to undertake field and professional experience as prescribed by the Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences.

BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCE TO BE INTRODUCED IN 2006. INTENDING STUDENTS SHOULD CHECK WITH THE FACULTY STUDENT OFFICER.

1. A candidate for the pass degree in Veterinary Science shall, unless admitted with advanced status, follow a course of study as shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors to obtain a minimum of 120 units.

2.1 LENGTH OF COURSE

The normal time for completion of the degree is not fewer than five years of full-time study.

2.2 The requirements for the degree must be completed in a maximum of seven years of commencing candidature unless an extension is granted by the Executive Dean.

2.3 Except with the approval of the Executive Dean in exceptional circumstances, a candidate may not enrol in any level 3 subject of the course until all prescribed level 1 and level 2 subjects have been satisfactorily completed and a candidate may not enrol in any level 4 subject of the course until all level 3 subjects have been satisfactorily completed.

3. The grade of Pass Conceded shall not be accepted in any subject.

4. Candidates may be required to be interviewed, in accordance with procedures approved from time to time by the faculty, to assess their suitability for veterinary science before undertaking professional field education projects and placements.

5. Candidates who fail a mandatory assessment in any subject will be required to undertake further directed learning and complete a supplementary examination in that subject.

6. Candidates who fail a supplementary examination will be required to repeat the relevant year of study.

CERTIFICATE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

1.1 ENROLMENT

The award of Certificate of Biomedical Science may be undertaken in the Schools of the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences.

1.2 Candidates will normally satisfy the entry requirements listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects for any subject taken as part of the Certificate.

1.3 Candidates will not qualify for any recognition of prior learning as credit towards the requirements of the Certificate.

2.1 DURATION

Candidates must complete subjects to a minimum total value of at least six units.

2.2 Candidates may select subjects from the list shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors, on the advice of the Head of School in consultation with the relevant discipline staff.

2.3 Candidates may select subjects to constitute a recognised major of study from those listed in the Schedule below on the advice of the Head of School in consultation with the relevant discipline staff.

3.1 USE OF CERTIFICATE FOR CREDIT TOWARDS HIGHER AWARDS

Candidates who wish to use any of the subjects undertaken for the Certificate of Biomedical Science as credit towards a higher award of the University, shall be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

SCHEDULE MAJORS

• Introductory Biomedical Science

• Anatomy and Histology

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Microbiology and Immunology

• Physiology

CERTIFICATE OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE NOT OFFERED IN 2005

1.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE AWARD

The award of Certificate of Sport and Exercise Science may be undertaken in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences.

1.2 Candidates will normally satisfy the entry requirements listed in the Master Schedule of Subjects for any subject taken as part of the Certificate.

1.3 To qualify for the award, a candidate must complete subjects to a minimum total value of six units of part-time study.

1.4 Candidates will not qualify for any recognition of prior learning as credit towards the Certificate.

2. DURATION

The normal time for completion of the Certificate is two semesters of part-time study.

3. ENROLMENT

Candidates may select subjects from the list shown under Undergraduate Courses and Majors, on the advice of the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser and in consultation with the relevant discipline staff.

4. USE OF CERTIFICATE FOR CREDIT TOWARDS HIGHER AWARDS

Candidates who wish to use any of the subjects undertaken for the Certificate of Sport and Exercise Science as credit towards a higher award of the University, shall be required to surrender the Certificate before the higher award is conferred.

FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND MOLECULAR SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE COURSES AND MAJORS

Students are advised that all subjects are offered on condition that staff and resources are available.

Queensland Health requires that all health care worker students be immunised against Hepatitis B prior to their first clinical placement within a Queensland Health Facility. Consequently, the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences has developed an Infectious Diseases policy to assist in the management of this requirement. The policy requires immunisation for Hepatitis B prior to the first clinical placement. It is a condition of enrolment that all students will comply with the Faculty’s Infectious Diseases policy or any amended or substituted policy applying at the time of placement. Students should ensure that they read the policy before deciding to proceed to enrolment.

BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Biomedical sciences are those disciplines which form the basis of our understanding of how human and animal bodies function and the responses of the body to various disease agents, intrinsic physiological and biochemical aberrations and environmental influences. In essence, the biomedical sciences underpin the clinical practice of veterinary and human medicine.

Biomedical sciences incorporate a range of disciplines including anatomy and histology, physiology, biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology, immunology, pathobiology, epidemiology and biostatistics and nutrition and metabolism.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

3 units (inclusive of core subjects) from each of the subject groups 1 to 4 plus 12 units from amongst any of the subjects listed in groups 1 to 4.

GROUP 1 — BIOCHEMISTRY

GROUP 2 — PHYSIOLOGY

GROUP 3 — PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY

GROUP 4 — MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

Level 4

HONOURS

Prospective students should consult with the head of the school.

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

PASS DEGREE

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

HONOURS DEGREES

HONOURS DEGREE IN BIOCHEMISTRY

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

HONOURS DEGREE IN MICROBIOLOGY

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

HONOURS DEGREE IN PHYSIOLOGY

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 4

PASS DEGREE

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

HONOURS DEGREE (APPLICABLE TO ALL MAJORS SHOWN AT LEVEL 3)

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

PROGRAM OF STUDY

Research projects, approved by the School of Medicine Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Committee, will be offered by academic staff within the School of Medicine or related academic disciplines. Eligible disciplines outside the School of Medicine will include all of those, which the MBBS addresses in an integrated manner during the first three years including disciplines within the Schools of:

• Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

• Pharmacy and Molecular Sciences

• Anthropology, Archaeology and Sociology

• Psychology

• Public Health, Tropical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Specifically students will complete:

• an introductory seminar within a month of commencement outlining the aims and hypotheses of the research project, a timetable for completion and demonstration of appropriate facilities and ethical clearances for the work;

• maintenance of laboratory books or diaries (depending on the field of study) as a record of activities;

• a literature review of 7,000-10,000 words;

• a research project leading to completion of a thesis of not less than 10,000 and not more than 20,000 words;

• an exit seminar to outline the most significant findings of the research in the context of the field;

• attendance at components of coursework usually completed by honours students within the discipline (compulsory task);

• attendance at research seminars of the School of Medicine and the discipline in which the research is conducted (compulsory task);

• students will be required to address relevant animal or human ethics issues through applying to the University’s Ethics Committee for permission to conduct their project (compulsory task);

• before commencing their research, students must have completed relevant safety/training courses eg laboratory safety for lab-based programs (compulsory task).

Assessment of the program will take the following form:

• 5% seminar outlining initial proposal of research;

• 20% literature review;

• 10% exit seminar;

• 50% final thesis;

• 5% log books/diaries;

• 10% supervisor assessment (diligence, participation, etc).

BACHELOR OF MEDICINE, BACHELOR OF SURGERY

Level 1

FULL YEAR

Level 2

FULL YEAR

Level 3

FULL YEAR

Level 4#

Level 5#

Level 6#

HONOURS DEGREE

Level 5

Level 6

BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE

The School of Nursing Sciences offers two nursing programs. The first is the pre-registration Bachelor of Nursing Science which is an integrated three-year pass degree with graduates eligible to apply for registration to practise or to take the option of a fourth honours year. The program is offered on a full-time or part-time internal basis and by part-time flexible delivery. For flexible delivery some attendance at the Townsville campus will be required, e.g. residential schools.

The second is the post-registration Bachelor of Nursing Science degree which provides an opportunity for registered and practising nurses to formalise their education at the Bachelor’s level.

The courses focus on the theoretical and applied dimensions of human caring. This highlights both the needs of the carer (the nurse) and the cared for (the patient or client). Theoretical modules are linked with “hands on” experience. The graduate will develop a wide range of strategies and skills to assist individuals and families in their experience of health and illness.

Graduates will be able to undertake fulfilling professional careers in North Queensland, in all states and territories of Australia and overseas.

PRE-REGISTRATION PROGRAM

The structure of this course on a full-time basis is as follows:

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 4

HONOURS DEGREE

POST-REGISTRATION PROGRAM

Level 3 (First Year)

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3 (SECOND YEAR)

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BACHELOR OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapists are health professionals who assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing. The occupational therapist is trained to assess each individual’s skills and abilities, and then to enable the individual to move from dependence to independence, maximising personal skills, wellbeing and quality of life.

The program works with health services in rural and remote areas so that students can experience occupational therapy in a range of rural and urban settings.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

HONOURS SUBJECT

Level 4

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 4 (Honours)

SEMESTER 1 AND 2

POST-QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

This program is only available for international occupational therapy practitioners who have a prior Diploma or Bachelor qualification (minimum length of course - three years) in occupational therapy that is accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Students will be Full Fee Paying.

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BACHELOR OF PHARMACY

The Pharmacy course provides students with a broad education in physical and biological sciences and an understanding of the functioning of body systems and the impact of disease upon these systems. Students will develop knowledge of drug action and of the use of drug therapy in treating illness and disease. In addition, they will develop an appreciation of important factors, which can modify the therapeutic activity of drugs, such as drug dosage formulation, interaction between drugs, interaction between drugs and their containers or with foodstuffs and patient compliance with drug therapy. The common objective of these studies is to develop an expertise in the management and therapeutic use of drugs, which will contribute, through application of Quality Use of Medicines principles, to improved health outcomes for patients.

Pharmacists are frequently the first professional contacted for healthcare advice. Consequently, they have a significant responsibility, not only in providing direct primary health education and assistance, but also in referring clients to alternative healthcare providers where this is appropriate.

To practise effectively, a pharmacist must be sensitive to the impact of illness upon individuals and demonstrate a commitment to developing caring, collaborative relationships with patients and other health care providers. Effective interpersonal and communication skills and cross-cultural awareness are essential to this process and will be developed through a series of professional placements during the course.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 4

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapists are health professionals whose primary focus is the restoration or maximisation of function to improve quality of life. The physiotherapist employs specialised assessment and treatment techniques to assist a wide variety of individuals, from infants and children to adolescents, adults and the elderly. Physiotherapists work in both public and private health settings in areas such as neurological, sports, musculoskeletal and occupational rehabilitation, paediatrics, acute care and community, rural and remote health.

The four-year course, the first year of which appears below, aims to prepare students for fulfilling physiotherapy careers through a combination of applied academic learning and a range of clinical experiences, including some in rural and remote areas.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BACHELOR OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY

Speech pathologists are health professionals trained to assess and treat people from all age groups with communication and swallowing disorders. These disorders concern areas of speech, voice, language, fluency and swallowing. Clients include children who fail to develop normal communication and people who acquire communication problems as a result of disease or injury such as from accidents or strokes.

The Bachelor of Speech Pathology is a four-year course that prepares students for a career as a speech pathologist. It comprises health science subjects, anatomy/physiology and specialised areas such as linguistics, phonetics and current professional issues. There is a special focus on rural and remote practice and Indigenous issues relevant to speech pathology. Clinical placements are undertaken in a variety of settings. Subjects undertaken during first year appear below.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE

Students who commenced this course prior to 2005 should consult the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser regarding degree format and subject selections.

The following course outline is for students commencing in 2005 only.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 4

HONOURS

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF BUSINESS

Students who commenced this course prior to 2005 should consult the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser regarding degree format and subject selections.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 4

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BACHELOR OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE – BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

Students who commenced this course prior to 2005 should consult the Sport and Exercise Science Academic Adviser regarding degree format and subject selections.

The Education degree in the joint degree is intended for secondary teachers of HPE and Multistrand Science.

Level 1

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 2

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 3

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 4

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Level 5

SEMESTER 1

BACHELOR OF VETERINARY SCIENCETO BE INTRODUCED IN 2006.

The Bachelor of Veterinary Science will be a five year undergraduate degree that enables graduates to gain registration with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Queensland. The program will be accredited with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc.

The first three years of the program will be focused mainly on the foundation knowledge necessary to underpin further professional studies but with an early introduction to the veterinary profession through profession specific subjects in Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Level 1 of the program will have a high degree of commonality with the Bachelor of Tropical Agricultural Science degree program proposed by the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology. Levels 2, 3 and 4 of the program will focus on developing the knowledge base and basic clinical skills in an integrated format, while Level 5 will be a lecture free year devoted entirely to clinical and professional training.

CERTIFICATE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Choose 6 units (two subjects) from the following Majors.

ANATOMY AND HISTOLOGY

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

PHYSIOLOGY

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

CERTIFICATE OF SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE NOT OFFERED IN 2005

The Certificate of Sport and Exercise Science will require completion of a minimum of two of the following Sport and Exercise Science subjects valued at 3 units.

Intending applicants with relevant experience recognised by the Director of the Institute of Sport and Exercise Science may complete a minimum of:

• one of the above subjects and one of the following subjects; or

• two subjects valued at 3 units each selected from the following sport and exercise science subjects:

  SP2003:03	Functional Kinesiology and Biomechanics (Sem 1)
  SP2007:03	Physiological Basis for Exercise and Sport (Sem 2)
  SP3001:03	Exercise and the Environment (Sem 2)
  SP3004:03	Motor Learning and Motor Control (Sem 2)
  SP3005:03	Human Biomechanics 2 (Sem 2)
  SP3006:03	Sports Medicine (Sem 1)
  SP3007:03	Dynamics of Sport and Exercise Behaviour (February Block mode)