This unit supports you to identify and develop core professional practices and skills required by all graduates to succeed in your chosen career in the field of Medical Sciences. You will learn about medical science disciplines and develop foundation skills and knowledge. You will learn about your personal attributes; and develop study, organisational and planning skills which can be applied to your future career. An inter disciplinary, integrated approach will be provided so that you will understand the interrelationships across all disciplines of medical science and how each one is associated with clinical work, research and education. You will learn about your chosen profession and career options and plan your course and overall study path to build the knowledge and skills to reach your desired career outcomes. Throughout this unit, your academic, critical and creative thinking skills will be enhanced so that you can effectively engage in future studies.

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Student feedback

Student interactions were low and may require more attention through the term

Continue to encourage students to engage by asking questions particularly during tutorial time. Emphasise the importance of engagement to get the most out of the unit.

Feedback from Staff feedback

The Assessment 1 rubric was not clearly written

Rewrite rubric so requirements are clearer. This will make marking easier and improve student understanding of assessment requirements.

Feedback from Student feedback

Students enjoyed the inclusion of relatable examples and real-life scenarios

Maintain content and look to add more real-life or theoretical scenarios to content.