302432 v.2 Master of Transfusion Science

MTransfusSc(Curtin)

Introduction

This course provides a professional award for graduates in medical science or related areas interested in transfusion science. It develops an understanding of the latest developments in transfusion science as well as undertaking an extensive review of the literature and carrying out a supervised research project. It also provides the opportunity to take course work units from other disciplines, for example, computing or business.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

An approved undergraduate degree in medical science or a related area, with at least two years relevant work experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student 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.

Professional Recognition

Professional registration of this course is being sought from the Australian Society of Blood Transfusion.

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
302433	v.2	*	MT 631 - Blood Service Transfusion Medicine	6.0	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 1 ELECTIVE		25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300873	v.2	*	MT 630 - Professional Laboratory Practice	6.0	25.0
302434	v.2	*	MT 632 - Hospital Transfusion Medicine	6.0	25.0
5515	v.6	*	MT 696 - Advanced Specialisation	6.0	25.0
			SELECT 1 ELECTIVE		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 Not entered*				*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
11507	v.2		MT 581- Seminar	1.0	12.5
11508	v.3		MT 582 - Seminar	1.0	12.5

*	The contact hours shown are an indication of suggested amount of time a student should spend on the units per week. There are no formal lectures, tutorials or practicals.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
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.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

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302432 v.2 Master of Transfusion Science

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

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

Duration and Availability This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition Professional registration of this course is being sought from the Australian Society of Blood Transfusion.

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