BMSLM Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine)

Overview

The Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) requires 4 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time) which includes a 1 year of full time Professional Practice component. The course is offered by the College of Medicine and Public Health.

The course meets requirements as specified in the SA Health Allied Health Professional Credentials, including Access Appointments Policy Directive, for the SA Pathology credentialing process.

The course articulates with the Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the awards.

Course offerings

Bedford Park

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Program of study overview

To qualify for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine), a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Not all topics are necessarily available each year.

Upon completion of 72 units a student may choose to exit with Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) subject to meeting the program of study for that award.

Program of study notes

This Program of Study serves as a suggested study plan. When core topics are offered in both halves of the year, students may enrol in these topics in either half of the year as long as requisites are met
Except with the permission of the Course Coordinator, a student may not proceed to higher year topics unless they have satisfactorily completed the previous year's topics.
Students without prior chemistry knowledge are encouraged to enrol in CHEM1201 first as an option topic before proceeding to CHEM1010.
Professional Practice in Medical Science topics cannot be undertaken part-time unless extenuating circumstances prevent a full-time commitment. Approval for undertaking these topics in a part-time capacity requires prior approval of the Course Coordinator.
Credentialing: As per the Authenticating SA Health Allied Health Professional Credentials including Access Appointments Policy Directive, SA Pathology is bound to credential all Medical Scientists working within the organisation. Credentialing ensures all Medical Scientists have had their qualifications assessed and a scope of practice assigned in line with those qualifications. This ensures safe, high-quality care can be delivered to the patient. SA Pathology has confirmed that this course will meet credentialing requirements.

Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units

Core27 Units

First half13.5 Units

Second half13.5 Units

Option9 Units

Select 9 units of option topics from the following list:

BIOL1101

4.5 Units

Evolution of Biological Diversity

BTEC1001

4.5 Units

Introduction to Biotechnology

BUSN1021

4.5 Units

Organisational Behaviour

Academic and Professional Communication

INDG1000

4.5 Units

Indigenous Studies: An Introduction

PHCA1507

4.5 Units

Introduction to Public Health

PHYS1702

4.5 Units

Physics for Health Sciences

STAT1122

4.5 Units

Biostatistics

Year 236 Units

Core36 Units

First half18 Units

Second half18 Units

Year 336 Units

Core31.5 Units

First half18 Units

Second half13.5 Units

MDSC3100

4.5 Units

Point-of-Care Testing: Application, Management and Effectiveness

Flexible Core9 Units

Option4.5 Units

Select 4.5 units from the following:

BIOL3782

4.5 Units

Advanced Microbiology: Microbial Ecology and Infectious Disease

Legal, Ethical and Social Aspects of Bioscience

BUSN2053

4.5 Units

Building Resilience and Professional Skills

INDG2004

4.5 Units

Reconciliation and Indigenous Knowledges

INNO2001

4.5 Units

Innovation for Social Impact: Doing Good While Doing Well

MMED3938

4.5 Units

Advanced Human Molecular Genetics

MMED3939

4.5 Units

Medical Virology, Immunology and Immunopathogenesis

PHCA2513

4.5 Units

Health Equity

Year 436 Units

Core36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Special requirements

English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to produce graduates who as medical scientists are knowledgeable specialists in a major area of science and possess well-developed practical laboratory skills and abilities to liaise with other groups of scientists and professional bodies.

The course aims to:

Provide the scientific and theoretical understanding that underpins fundamental aspects of physiology and pathology
Provide a structured approach to the acquisition of medical laboratory skills and competencies through laboratory learning made possible by the physical location of the College within the Flinders Medical Centre and the co-operative industry partnerships between diagnostic pathology laboratories and Flinders University
Give students the opportunity to apply pathology learning in a diagnostic laboratory setting
Ensure students gain an understanding of the professional roles and responsibilities of laboratory medical scientists and experience developing professional relationships
Prepare students for a range of careers within the medical sciences
Prepare students for entry into a variety of undergraduate courses leading to specific health professions

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Have a sound knowledge of mammalian cellular and molecular biology, and biochemistry

Have a comprehensive understanding of human anatomy and physiology at the individual organ and system level and the integration between body systems

Have an understanding of how alterations to normal body systems can contribute to disease

Source, understand and be appropriately critical of scientific literature

Assess core scientific knowledge to develop new strategies to research biological, and medical and diagnostic problems

Have developed practical skills that enable a problem or enquiry driven research approach, and the ability to perform routine laboratory measurements with adherence to quality control requirements

Have an understanding of medical research and diagnostic pathology service, how it is carried out, its purpose and limitations and alignment with accreditations systems, clinical practice, public health and government policy

Be aware of the role that medical science and diagnostic pathology services plays in modern Australian and the global society

Have skills in both written and oral communication of medical science for a variety of expert, and general community audiences interested in or likely to be affected by medical science and that can ensure effective service delivery and scientific record keeping

10.

Have a detailed knowledge of the current state of knowledge and application in at least one significant field of medical science

11.

Value integrity and the importance of ethics in addressing medical problems and as a service provider

12.

Articulate a conscious understanding of your own values and demonstrate respect for the values of others and the ability to view ethical dilemmas from multiple view points

Student progression rules

Students achieving a GPA of at least 5 at the end of third year will be eligible to continue into the fourth year of the course. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will be able to exit with the Bachelor of Medical Science.

The award of a grade of Fail (F) in the same topic on more than one occasion or failure to complete the course within nine consecutive years may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University's Policy on Student Progress.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Course/Course specialisation association

Course/Exit award association

Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association

Nested association

Overview

Course offerings

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Program of study144 Units

Admission requirements

Aims

Learning outcomes

Student progression rules

Professional accreditation and recognition

Associations

Program of study
144 Units