193107 v.7 Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

PGradDipBiomedSc(Curtin)

Introduction

This course emphasises recent advances and current developments in medical science generally, with students encouraged to pursue individual studies in a chosen field.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) degree or a Bachelor of Science degree with an appropriate major. Candidates holding qualifications other than those specified are assessed on an individual basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Availability of individual units may depend on the enrolment of a minimum number of students.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
5511	v.6	MT 695 - Advanced Specialisation	5.0	25.0
6756	v.5	MT 631- Molecular Genetics	6.0	25.0
6758	v.5	MT 633 - Research Techniques	6.0	25.0
		OR
13152	v.2	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300873	v.2	MT 630 - Professional Laboratory Practice	6.0	25.0
5515	v.6	MT 696 - Advanced Specialisation	6.0	25.0
6753	v.4	MT 634 - Macromolecular Chemistry	5.0	25.0
6757	v.4	MT 594 - Dissertation	6.0	25.0
				100.0

*Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
11507	v.2	MT 581- Seminar	1.0	12.5
11508	v.3	MT 582 - Seminar	1.0	12.5
304232	v.1	MT 531 - Genes and Disease	6.0	25.0
306944	v.1	Histopathological Specimen Prosection 501	4.0	50.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

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193107 v.7 Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

Introduction This course emphasises recent advances and current developments in medical science generally, with students encouraged to pursue individual studies in a chosen field.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites A Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) degree or a Bachelor of Science degree with an appropriate major. Candidates holding qualifications other than those specified are assessed on an individual basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Availability of individual units may depend on the enrolment of a minimum number of students.

Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit