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 coursework units from other disciplines, eg computing or business.
An approved undergraduate degree in medical science or a related area, with at least two years relevant work experience.
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science.
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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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 |
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13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
SELECT 1 ELECTIVE | 25.0 | ||||
100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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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 |
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13144 | v.2 | * | MT 630 - Project | 12.0 | 100.0 |
100.0 | |||||
Optional units to select from in Year 1 | 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. | ||||
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