302432 v.2 Master of Transfusion Science
MTransfusSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043408J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
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.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital 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 |
| OR | |||||
| 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. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: January 28, 2005
CRICOS provider code 00301J