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 Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y Y
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.