149504 v.2 Master of Biomedical Sciences

MBSc(Curtin)

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Introduction
This course provides a professional award for graduates in medical science or related areas interested in biomedical science. Students develop an understanding of the latest techniques involved in the relevant areas of biomedical sciences as well as undertaking an extensive review of the literature and carrying out a supervised research project. It also provides the opportunity to take coursework units from other disciplines, for example, computing or business.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An approved undergraduate degree in medical science or a related area, and at least two years relevant work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit may be awarded for appropriate work experience or previous postgraduate study.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. It can be completed in one calendar year.

Intermediate Awards
A student enrolled in this course who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

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
13371	v.2		MT 530 - Bioinformatics	3.0	25.0
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
					100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
13144	v.2		MT 630 - Project	12.0	100.0
					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
304233	v.1		MT 532 - Genes and Evolution	6.0	25.0