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Program Summary
This three-year degree program will provide the basis for a career in biomedical research and is an appropriate first degree for students planning to enter graduate medical or paramedical programs.
Medical science is the area of science, which underpins the practice of medicine. It incorporates study of the structure and function of the human body (anatomy and physiology) as well as the way in which our form and function is inherited (genetics) and then develops from the fertilised ovum (embryology). It deals with the chemistry of living organisms (biochemistry) with particular reference to man, the role of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms in disease (microbiology) as well as drugs which are used to cure human diseases (pharmacology), the natural defenses of the body (immunology), and the general process leading to disease (pathology). Students enrolled in this program may have the opportunity to undertake a fourth year that involves a research program leading to an Honours degree. Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes Students enrolled in this program will have the opportunity to gain a broad perspective of the biomedical sciences, as well as to specialise in one or more of the above disciplines.
Year 1
AND one of:
AND one of:
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PLUS 6 units of credit from:
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Year 2
*Students are encouraged to enrol in the more advanced biochemistry courses, and should note that BIOC2101 and BIOC2201 are prerequisites in many Stage 3 courses
**Students taking MICR2011 are encouraged enrol in BIOS2021 (or BIOS2621). The prerequisite course, MICR2201 maybe waived with the permission of the course authority. Note: Students anticipating doing fourth year honours program should contact the relevant head of school for advice.
Year 3
General Education Requirements Students in this program must satisfy the University's General Education requirements. For further information, please refer to General Education in the Table of Contents (see left hand side of this page).
Honours may be taken in the major discipline, subject to progress at credit level through the program. Intending Honours students should consult the Head or Honours Co-ordinator of the appropriate School. Students who successfully complete Stage 4 of their program will be considered for the award of Honours.
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following web-page: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
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