CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation)

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete the core structure
  2. Complete 1 major
  3. Complete 2 minors

Core Structure

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Specialisation selection is an important consideration for the Bachelor of Medical Science course. Students wishing to undertake studies in Pathology should select either the four-year AIMS accredited CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours course or choose the CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science Biotechnology Specialisation and the Diagnostic Pathology Major with the opportunity to then upgrade to the final year of the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours following completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology course. Students who may be using the Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation) as an undergraduate degree to later enrol in Graduate Medical Schools, should consider the Bachelor of Medical Science Clinical Physiology Specialisation from initial enrolment with the Biomedical and Research Minors selected.

Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Specialisation) has the following locations of offering for each specialisation:

Pathology (as an exit award for CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours)

Biotechnology (Diagnostic Pathology, Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Majors and all minors): Rockhampton or Online

Clinical Physiology: Rockhampton, Bundaberg or Online

Nutrition and Biotechnology (Food Technology Major): Rockhampton, Bundaberg or Online

Nutrition: Rockhampton or Online

The Bachelor of Medical Science has eight compulsory units. Seven of the compulsory units are studied in the first year of the course; the eighth compulsory unit is studied in the final year of the course.

Course Structure

Students must complete:

  • 6 core units (36 credit points)
  • 2 optional units (12 credit points)
  • Biotechnology, Pathology (exit award only for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours) and Nutrition Specialisations must select BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • Clinical Physiology Specialisation must select BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BMSC11008 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2
  • 96 credit points from units in one of the following Specialisations and associated majors and minors:
    • Biotechnology;
    • Clinical Physiology;
    • Nutrition; or
    • Pathology (exit award only for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours - new students cannot enrol into this Specialisation).

Students enrolled in the Biotechnology, Clinical Physiology or Nutrition Specialisations will either select one major or two minors from a prescribed list. Students cannot enrol in the Pathology Specialisation. The Pathology Specialisation only exists as an exit award for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours course.

Students who undertake the Biotechnology Specialisation may also select a "Diagnostic Pathology" co-major. Upon graduation, these students will receive the award of Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology). These students may also transfer into the 4-year AIMS-accredited CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) degree. Further major options for the Biotechnology Specialisation include Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) (which integrates into the Master of Education) and Food Technology.

The Nutrition Specialisation has a curated suite of majors (Clinical Nutrition, Food Technology, Psychology and Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)).

Please note that whilst individual units may be available across more than one campus, students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Clinical Physiology Specialisation) can select the Rockhampton, Bundaberg or Online study option. For students enrolled in the Nutrition or Biotechnology Specialisations with the Food Technology Major selected, the study options are Rockhampton, Bundaberg or Online.  For all other major offerings within the Nutrition or Biotechnology Specialisations, the study options are Rockhampton or Online.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHEM11043 Atoms, Molecules and Matter
BMSC11005 Foundations of Biochemistry
BMSC13012 Advanced Work Integrated Learning
BMSC11003 Professional Practice in Medical Sciences
MBIO19012 Microbiology
BMSC11012 Foundations of Immunology
Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1
BMSC11008 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2

Biotechnology Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology) can select one of three, 8 unit majors (Diagnostic Pathology, Food Technology or Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)).

The units involved in the Diagnostic Pathology Major include:

  • ESSC11002 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
  • BMSC12011 Medical Microbiology 1
  • BMSC12001 Histological and Cytological Techniques
  • BMSC12003 Haematology and Transfusion Science
  • BMSC13002 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry
  • BMSC13001 Advanced Haematology
  • BMSC13003 Medical Microbiology 2
  • BMSC13016 Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology

Students may wish to articulate into the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) upon completion of this Diagnostic Pathology major within the Biotechnology course.

The Units for the Food Technology and Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Majors can be found within those Major selections below.

Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Biotechnology) Diagnostic Pathology Major is offered at the Rockhampton campus or through our Online study option.

The Biotechnology Specialisation is available to students studying the Bachelor of Medical Science course. It contains 8 units (48 credit points). Students must also choose one major (Diagnostic Pathology or Food Technology or Pathway to Teaching (Secondary)) or two minors from the below list. The Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major, once completed, will allow for potential eligibility to the Master of Education course as a vertically integrated Masters if a GPA of 4.0 and other admissions criteria are met. The Food Technology Major provides you with the opportunity to combine industry relevant experience which translates across Human Health, Nutrition, Agriculture and Food Technology industries.

Majors:

  • Diagnostic Pathology Major
  • Food Technology Major
  • Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major

Minors:

  • Research Minor
  • Chemistry Minor
  • Entrepreneurship Minor
  • Liberal Studies Minor

Students who complete the Diagnostic Pathology Major will receive the award of Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology) upon graduation. They are also eligible to transfer into the 4-year accredited Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) upon the completion of this degree.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMSC12012 Molecular Cell Biology
BMSC12010 Clinical Biochemistry
MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology
BMSC13010 Pharmacology
BMSC13020 Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials
BMSC13015 Molecular Targeted Therapies
BMSC12015 Cell and Tissue Biology
BMSC13023 Applied Immunology

Clinical Physiology Major

Number of units: 7 Total credit points: 48

The Bachelor of Medical Science Clinical Physiology Specialisation has eight compulsory units. Seven of the compulsory units are studied in the first year of the course; the eighth compulsory unit is studied in the final year of the course. The eighth compulsory unit, BMSC13012 Advanced Work Integrated Learning provides the opportunity of students completing a work placement in a hospital or clinical setting.

The Biomedical Minor is highly recommended for students who choose to practice as a Clinical Physiologist/Scientist because the 4 units of study within this minor are essential to the knowledge required for a Clinical Physiologist to practice safely in a work environment.  The Biomedical and Research Minors taken together, form an ideal recommended undergraduate degree for those students who plan to apply for future Graduate Medical studies.

Students have a choice of studying four minors in a non-cognate discipline.

  • Research Minor - 4 units, 24 credits
  • Entrepreneurship Minor - 4 units, 24 credits
  • Indigenous Health Minor - 4 units, 24 credits
  • Liberal Studies Minor - 4 units, 24 credit points

Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Clinical Physiology) is offered at the Rockhampton and Bundaberg campuses, or through our Online study option.

The Clinical Physiology Specialisation is available to students studying the Bachelor of Medical Science course. It contains 7 units (48 credit points). Students must undertake two minors, from the below list:

  • Biomedical Minor - 4 units, 24 credits (highly recommended if opting to pursue a career pathway to practice as a Clinical Physiologist/Scientist and/or foundational Units for those interested in studying UQ Graduate Medicine (MD Design) or other Graduate Medicine programs; this minor should ideally be studied with the Research Minor (listed below) as an ideal preparatory undergraduate degree for those interested in applying to the UQ Graduate Medicine (MD Design) or any other Graduate Medical Programs
  • Research Minor - 4 units, 24 credits
  • Entrepreneurship Minor - 4 units, 24 credits
  • Indigenous Health Minor - 4 units, 24 credits
  • Liberal Studies Minor - 4 units, 24 credits

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMSC12006 Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Measurement
BMSC12007 Neurological Physiology & Measurement
BMSC12005 Work Integrated Learning
BMSC12009 Sleep Physiology and Measurement
BMSC13019 Advanced Cardiovascular and Respiratory Measurement
BMSC13006 Advanced Neurophysiological Measurement
MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology

Nutrition Major

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences Nutrition Specialisation is offered at the Rockhampton campus or through our Online study option.

The Nutrition Specialisation is available to students studying the Bachelor of Medical Science course. It contains 8 units (48 credit points). Students intending to select a pathway into a Masters of Dietetics would be advised to select the Clinical Nutrition Major to be eligible for entry into a Masters course. Other recommended majors are Food Technology, Psychology or Pathway to Teaching (Secondary). The Psychology Major combines the discipline strengths of a robust program of study in Medical Science Nutrition with Psychology.  The Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major is designed to allow for potential eligibility to the Master of Education course as a vertically integrated Masters if a GPA of 4.0 and other admissions criteria are met.   The Food Technology Major provides you with the opportunity to combine industry relevant experience which translates across Human Health, Nutrition, Agriculture and Food Technology industries.

Majors:

  • Clinical Nutrition Major
  • Food Technology Major
  • Psychology Major
  • Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major

Alternatively, students can select two minors from the list below.

Minors:

  • Research Minor
  • Entrepreneurship Minor
  • Liberal Studies Minor

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMSC12013 Nutritional Physiology
NUTR12001 Human Nutrition
ENVH12001 Food Safety
NUTR13001 Public Health Nutrition
MPAT12001 Medical Pathophysiology
HLTH13031 Population Health Epidemiology
CHEM12077 Food Science & Analysis
BMSC11006 Food, Nutrition and Health

Pathology Major

Number of units: 16 Total credit points: 96

Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Pathology) is only offered as an exit award for the AIMS accredited CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science course.

The CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology) Specialisation exists as a 3-year exit award for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) course.  There are no optional majors or minors within this structure.  No students can enrol in this Specialisation.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ESSC11002 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
BMSC12010 Clinical Biochemistry
BMSC12005 Work Integrated Learning
BMSC12003 Haematology and Transfusion Science
BMSC12001 Histological and Cytological Techniques
BMSC12012 Molecular Cell Biology
BMSC12011 Medical Microbiology 1
BMSC13016 Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology
BMSC13002 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry
BMSC13010 Pharmacology
BMSC13011 Advanced Transfusion Science
BMSC13003 Medical Microbiology 2
BMSC13001 Advanced Haematology
BMSC12015 Cell and Tissue Biology
BMSC13023 Applied Immunology
BMSC12016 Applied Pathophysiology

Biomedical Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Biomedical Minor is highly recommended for students who opt to study the Clinical Physiology Specialisation because the 4 units of study within this minor support the delivery of knowledge required for a Clinical Physiologist/Scientist to practice safely in a work environment.  This minor also contains key Units which are recommended for any students wishing to pursue post graduate medical programs (recommended to complete both the Biomedical and Research Minors for this option).

All pre-requisites for the Biomedical Minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BMSC12010 Clinical Biochemistry
BMSC12012 Molecular Cell Biology
BMSC12015 Cell and Tissue Biology
BMSC13010 Pharmacology

Chemistry Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Chemistry Minor enables students to compile a minor consistent within an area of interest and/or career/professional pathways not already covered in the existing Specialisation. All pre-requisites for the Chemistry Minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
CHEM11044 Chemical Reactions
BMED19007 Forensic Science
CHEM13080 Analytical Science
CHEM13081 Biomaterials: Environmental and Medical Applications

Clinical Nutrition Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Clinical Nutrition Major is only available for selection if you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science Nutrition Specialisation.

Studying the Clinical Nutrition Major enables students to more easily meet the entry requirements for a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics following completion of the Bachelor's award.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ESSC11002 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
HLTH12028 Health Promotion Strategies
BMSC12010 Clinical Biochemistry
BMSC13002 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry
MEDS21003 Medical Science Research Project 1
NUTR28001 Food and Nutrition Services in Practice
NUTR28003 Nutrition Assessment in Practice
NUTR28002 Communication in Distance Health Care and Practice

Diagnostic Pathology Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Diagnostic Pathology Major is only available to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Biotechnology) Specialisation. Biotechnology students who complete the Diagnostic Pathology Major will be awarded the Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology).

The Diagnostic Pathology Major essentially operates as a co-major and will enhance the students knowledge in diagnostic pathology and provide them with a unique opportunity to explore the synergies between the biotechnology and pathology sectors. Biotechnology students who complete this Diagnostic Pathology Major will be awarded the Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology). They will also be eligible to transfer into CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours).

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ESSC11002 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
BMSC12011 Medical Microbiology 1
BMSC12001 Histological and Cytological Techniques
BMSC12003 Haematology and Transfusion Science
BMSC13002 Advanced Clinical Biochemistry
BMSC13003 Medical Microbiology 2
BMSC13001 Advanced Haematology
BMSC13016 Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology

Entrepreneurship Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Entrepreneurship Minor enables students to compile a minor consistent within an area of interest and/or career/professional pathways not already covered in the existing Specialisation. All pre-requisites for the Entrepreneurship Minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
MRKT11029 Marketing Fundamentals
MRKT13014 New Product Development and Branding
MGMT13151 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Start-ups

Food Technology Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Food Technology Major is only available for selection if you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science Biotechnology or Nutrition Specialisations.

The Food Technology Major will provide you with the skills and training to transition across industries which link Biotechnology, Nutrition, Food Production, Food Science, Agriculture and Human Health.  By combining either a Medical Science Biotechnology or Nutrition Specialisation with the Food Technology Major you will be uniquely placed to build on the University's strength areas of Agriculture and Medical Science and provide your skills to one of Australia's largest regional industries.  The Food Science Major can only be selected from the Medical Science Biotechnology or Nutrition Specialisations.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
AGRI12005 Specialised Food Industries
AGRI12013 Driving Productivity in Food Production Systems
AGRI13008 Agriculture Technology Transformation: The Future of Food and Fibre
AGRI13009 Resource Smart Food Production: More With Less
ESSC11002 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
MBIO19013 Environmental Microbiology
CHEM13080 Analytical Science
BMSC13013 Research Project

Indigenous Health Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Indigenous Health Minor enables students to compile a minor consistent within an area of interest and/or career/professional pathways not already covered in the existing Specialisation. All pre-requisites for the Indigenous Health Minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
INDG11006 Education and Learning: Colonisation and Decolonisation in the Cultural Interface
INDG19015 Aboriginal Cultures and Country
INDG11015 Contemporary Indigenous Issues
HLTH13035 Health in all Policies

Liberal Studies Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

This minor has been designed to support credit, articulation agreements and transition arrangements. Students cannot opt-in to complete the Liberal Studies Minor. Please contact Course Advice for further information.

Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major is only available for selection if you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science Biotechnology or Nutrition Specialisations.

The Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major (8 units) is designed to fast-track students to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) after completion of the Bachelor of Medical Science Nutrition or Biotechnology Specialisations. The Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) will commence your post graduate studies to prepare you for a career as a secondary school teacher in State, Catholic and Independent Schools in Australia. Selection of this major does not guarantee entry into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) course. You must still apply and be accepted into the Master of Teaching (Secondary) as per normal processes using academic and non-academic entry requirements. Once accepted into the Master of Teaching (Secondary), you can apply for the eight units of credit from the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major from within the CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science Biotechnology or Nutrition Specialisations. If you select the Bachelor of Medical Science Nutrition Specialisation with the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major, your potential teaching strength areas will be biology, chemistry, home economics and mathematics. If you select the Bachelor of Medical Science Biotechnology Specialisation with the Pathway to Teaching (Secondary) Major your potential teaching strength areas will be biology, chemistry, biotechnology and mathematics. Completion of this course of study alone does not meet eligibility requirements for teacher registration. This pathway is suited to students who wish to obtain a CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science Biotechnology or Nutrition Specialisation and then go on to study a Master of Teaching (Secondary) qualification as their pathway to an accredited teaching qualification.

Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ESSC11002 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
Year 2 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MATH11247 Foundation Mathematics
MATH11246 Essentials of Applied Mathematics
Year 2 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
BIOL12105 Scientific Analysis and Statistics
Year 2 - Term 3
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
EDED20494 Indigenous Learners and Learning
Year 3 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
EDSE20017 Learning and Teaching in Junior Secondary
Year 3 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
EDED20493 Diversity and Inclusion
EDSE20019 Literacy and Numeracy Learning and Teaching

Psychology Minor

Number of units: 8 Total credit points: 48

The Psychology Major is only available for selection if you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science Nutrition Specialisation.

Studying the Psychology Major (can only be selected with the CG93 Medical Science Nutrition Specialisation) allows for students who wish to work in aligned public health, behaviour change and lifestyle intervention sectors to have additional resources to impact nutritional and patient assessments. This selection also allows for future postgraduate studies across discipline areas of medical science, nutrition, allied health and psychology.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PSYC11010 Fundamentals of Psychology 1: Understanding Human Behaviour
PSYC12012 Physiological Psychology
PSYC11009 Fundamentals of Psychology 2: Psychological Literacy
PSYC12050 Applied Health and Sports Psychology
PSYC13016 Cognitive Psychology
PSYC13017 Foundations of Psychopathology
PSYC13018 Cross-Cultural Psychology
PSYC13020 Individual Differences and Assessment

Research Minor

Number of units: 4 Total credit points: 24

The Research Minor enables students to complete a minor consistent within an area of interest and/or career/professional pathways not already covered in the existing Specialisation. All pre-requisites for the Research Minor can be met within the four units of the minor.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
ESSC11002 Measurement and Evaluation in Health Science
ALLH11009 Research Methods for Health Professionals
ALLH12006 Evidence Based Practice for Health Professionals
BMSC13013 Research Project