Code MAAALJ
Medical Sciences Major
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About this Major
Medical Science is the study of human disease, including its diagnosis, treatment and prevention. As healthcare complexity increases there will be a greater need for medical science graduates to support a diversity of health service delivery.
This major introduces a broad range of theory, including the normal structure and function of the human body, knowledge of the immune system, infection and treatments, and blood and blood pathologies.
Code MAAALJ
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH1111 | Fundamental Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| MMS2101 | Introduction to Haematology | 15 |
| MMS2102 | Medical Microbiology | 15 |
| MMS2200 | Introduction to Histology and Histotechniques | 15 |
| SCH2226 | Human Molecular Genetics | 15 |
| MMS2103 | Clinical Biochemistry | 15 |
| SCH3239 | Human Immunology | 15 |
| SCH3244 | Developmental Biology | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad and coherent medical science knowledge to a range of theoretical, practical and diagnostic contexts.
- Critically analyse, interpret and synthesise medical and health science information.
- Use initiative and independent judgement to anticipate medical science challenges and generate solutions to problems.
- Use digital and laboratory technologies to access, evaluate and synthesise medical science information from multiple sources.
- Communicate medical science knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for diverse cultural, sustainable and social perspectives, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competence.
- Work collaboratively with others, showing adaptability, ethical judgement and professionalism in diverse medical science settings.
- Demonstrate responsibility, accountability and autonomy for personal learning and professional scholarship.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Employment opportunities include working in diagnostic and research laboratories; the major can be used as a basis for further studies in medicine and allied health professions; working in higher education; or as pharmaceutical and medical supplies representatives; running clinical trials.
Possible future job titles
laboratory manager, laboratory technician, laboratory scientist, research manager, research assistant, clinical trials manager, pharmaceutical representative, medical supplies representative, science teacher, lecturer, medical practitioner.