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CG93 - Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation)
Overview
Compulsory Residential School
Some units in this course require you to attend a compulsory Residential School or Work Integrated Learning. Please see Course Features in the Getting Started tab for further information.Course Overview
The Bachelor of Medical Science aims to develop your skills to apply knowledge of Clinical Measurement, Nutrition or Pathology to clinical practice in a health professional role, or Biotechnology in support industries and medical research. The course is designed to build a high level of technical and evaluative skill so you can assess and implement recommendations for best practice in patient testing, monitoring, education or to develop therapeutics in the cutting-edge medical biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. The course also aims to develop high level communication skills so that you can interact positively with patients/clients, other health professionals or industry leaders and are ready for the clinical or scientific work environment. Clinical decision making and problem solving ability will be promoted through participation in designing, carrying out and/or interpreting medical research. The Pathology Major is not available for new enrolments and exists only as an exit award for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) course. If you are interested in studying Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology) you should enrol in the AIMS accredited CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours course. Alternatively, you can study the Biotechnology Major with the Diagnostic Pathology Minor and then upgrade to the 4th year of the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours.
Career Information
Graduates of the Bachelor of Medical Science course from CQUniversity have developed the expertise and skills to work as health professionals in clinical physiology, biotechnology pathology or nutritional areas.
The Clinical Physiology specialisation will prepare students for employment as clinical physiologists and medical scientists. The specialisation offers multidisciplinary training in diagnostic physiological measurement in cardiac sciences, respiratory sciences, neurophysiology and sleep science.
The Nutrition specialisation is targeted at students who will pursue a career in nutrition related health promotion and food and nutrition industries and provide a pathway for postgraduate study in health education, research and public health.
The Biotechnology specialisation will prepare students for the medical research or biotechnology industries. With an emphasis on cutting-edge technologies in the development and application of therapeutics, the student is ideally placed to pursue a career in the biopharmaceutical industry or medical research laboratories.
The Pathology specialisation (3-year exit only award for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours course) will prepare students for employment in diagnostic medical laboratories where haematological, biochemical, microbiological and histological analysis of human blood, urine and tissue samples is conducted.
Course Details
| Duration | 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BMedSc |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
Term 2 - 2025
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2025
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2024
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2023
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2022
Bundaberg
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2021
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2020
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2020
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019
Online
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2019
Online
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2018
Students commencing the course in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study. There are compulsory residential schools in Rockhampton and work integrated learning placement in Queensland in some units for all majors in this course.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2018
There are compulsory residential schools in Rockhampton and work integrated learning placement in Queensland in some units for all majors in this course.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2017
Students commencing the course in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2017
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2016
Students commencing the course in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2016
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2015
Students commencing the program in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2015
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2014
Students commencing the program in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2014
Distance
Rockhampton
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International Availability
Term 2 - 2025
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2025
Bundaberg
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2024
Bundaberg
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023
Bundaberg
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2023
Bundaberg
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022
Bundaberg
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2022
Bundaberg
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2021
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2020
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2020
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019
Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2019
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2018
Students commencing the course in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study. There are compulsory residential schools in Rockhampton and work integrated learning placement in Queensland in some units for all majors in this course.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2018
There are compulsory residential schools in Rockhampton and work integrated learning placement in Queensland in some units for all majors in this course.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2017
Students commencing the course in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2017
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2016
Students commencing the course in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2016
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2015
Students commencing the program in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2015
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2014
Students commencing the program in Term 2 will only be eligible for part-time study.
Distance
Rockhampton
Term 1 - 2014
Distance
Rockhampton
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Entry Scores
| Rank Threshold | SR 69 | ATAR 69 |
Entry Requirements
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion within the last 5 years of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United states of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
- an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of at least 6.0 overall with a minimum 6.0 for Reading and Writing and 6.0 for Speaking and Listening, or
- an Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Assumed Knowledge
Recommended study - English (4, SA), Maths B (4, SA), Chemistry, Biology, Science
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | CB25 - Associate Degree of Medical Science |
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| Exit Awards | CL13 - Diploma of Health Science CB25 - Associate Degree of Medical Science |
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Residential School Requirements
| Compulsory Residential School | There are several compulsory residential schools attached to the following course when taken in the Online mode. See More Details for more information. |
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Practicum/Work Placement
| BMSC12005 - This unit is specific to students enrolled in the Pathology and Clinical Measurement majors. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 360 hours of compulsory work experience throughout the course. Refer to the More Details section within the Handbook for further information. |
| BMSC13012 - All students enrolled in Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Specialisation) are required to undertake this unit. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 360 hours of compulsory work experience throughout the course. Refer to the More Details section within the Handbook for further information. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2024 | 128 |
| 2023 | 161 |
| 2022 | 196 |
| 2021 | 193 |
| 2020 | 213 |
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Treating personal information obtained in classroom, clinical and practice settings as private and confidential.
- Respecting an individual's/group's diversity by demonstrating sensitivity to religious, cultural and individual differences.
- Demonstrating an ability to reflect on ethical dilemmas and issues and taking responsibility for ensuring awareness of ethical behaviour.
- Being governed by codes, guidelines and policies outlined by the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) and Queensland Health.
- Complying with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities Australia (UA)) and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC).
- Interacting positively and effectively with other students, health practitioners and members of the public while attending activities related to the course.
- Being receptive and responding appropriately to different viewpoints, constructive feedback and direction from academics, clinical staff and practice supervisors.
- Coping effectively with your own emotions, responses and behaviour when dealing with challenging situations in the classroom, clinical and practice settings.
- Complying with relevant child protection and safety legislation including mandatory reporting requirements.
- Understanding and adhering to professional policy around the use of social media.
- Knowing, understanding and complying with legislative and regulatory requirements which are necessary pre-requisites to clinical placements in order to reduce the risk of harm to self and others.
- Actively participating in discussion activities related to the course.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual or group.
- Verbally communicating your knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness.
- Providing team members with clear concise verbal reports which relate to clients or patients.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of all persons encountered during interactions and activities included in the course and responding appropriately.
- Using appropriate facial expressions, eye contact and gestures while being mindful of interpersonal space.
- Constructing your assessment work to academic standards with attention to correct grammar and punctuation and structure.
- Constructing fluent summarised written text from complex and detailed information.
- Constructing legible reports in a timely manner to meet professional standards and clearly communicating the intended message.
- Accurately documenting charts, records and reports to meet legal and professional requirements.
- Accessing a computer for your studies.
- Regularly accessing the Internet for research and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
- Analysing, manipulating and displaying scientific information.
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
- Applying knowledge of policy and procedures in the classroom, clinical and practice settings.
- Performing your duties within set time frames.
- Applying theoretical knowledge to understand best-practice when providing care or services.
- Paraphrasing, summarising and referencing in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
- Actively listening to information within a variety of academic, clinical and practice settings.
- Reading and accurately interpreting information related to patients and/or clients.
- Completing documentation that is accurate, clear and concise.
- Demonstrating effective use of numeracy skills to record data accurately.
- Applying numeracy skills to interpret and solve problems in a range of education, clinical and practice settings.
- Focussing on and recognising objects that are either near or far.
- Ability to visually distinguish colour in order to interpret results of investigations.
- Safely operating laboratory equipment.
- Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students, academics, clinical staff and practice supervisors during activities related to the course.
- Having sufficient auditory ability to consistently and accurately monitor, access and manage, and respond to patient and client needs.
- Accurately interpreting verbal communications and directions from staff.
- Using touch in an appropriate manner when conveying positive messages for emotional support during difficult circumstances.
- Conducting physical assessments and detecting anatomical abnormalities.
- Rapidly building rapport with people from all walks of life, as well as with colleagues and/or research participants and/or clients in the professional context.
- Maintaining positive working relationships when under stressful circumstances.
- Maintaining confidentiality in all contexts.
- Reflecting critically on topics taught during the course.
- Identifying when your practice may be negatively affected by personal experience and/or reactions and be able to reflect and learn from this experience.
- Reflecting on situations that may be difficult and sensitive.
- Identifying, reflecting and learning from successful situations as well as opportunities for improvement.
- Incorporating a range of gross motor skills while participating effectively in activities related to the course.
- Maintaining balance while safely transferring delicate equipment.
- Moving with ease around patients and equipment items while performing delivery of care.
- Safely retrieving and utilising stock and equipment.
- Manipulating delicate, breakable equipment with ease and care.
- Manipulating clinical measurement instruments, syringes and needles with precision and care avoiding harm to self and others.
- Demonstrating the skills of collaborating with fellow students and colleagues, modifying and reflecting on practice during a project, or modifying and reflecting on work integrated learning in response to supervisor feedback.
- Critically self-reflecting on situations that may/may not have gone well, and taking the learning point(s) from that situation.
- Interacting and engaging with individuals and groups in clinical practice and/or work placement in a respectful and culturally competent manner in a wide variety of contexts.
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in on-line learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
- Regularly accessing the Internet for research and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
- Using a variety of computer programs to analyse, manipulate and display scientific information applicable to your course of study.
Compulsory Requirements
Health Requirements
Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements apply to this course and as such are subject to compulsory pre-placement conditions referred to as mandatory checks and are outlined in the health, security and other compulsory requirements sections. Mandatory checks are determined by industry, organisations, legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. To be eligible for a WIL placement, students must first achieve compliance with mandatory checks by each closing date prior to a WIL placement and maintain current evidence for the duration of the course.
Mandatory health requirements include immunisation and vaccination evidence (and serology where required) to the following diseases: Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, Influenza, and Tuberculosis screening. Additional vaccinations and screening are subject to the site or state health authority.
COVID-19 Vaccination Advice
Effective 25 September 2023, updates have been made to the COVID-19 vaccination mandate for Queensland Health sites and the Queensland Ambulance Service. While Queensland Health does not currently mandate evidence of COVID-19 vaccination, it's essential to recognise that other organisations may enforce their own vaccination specific criteria. This situation is similar across other states and territories, with the exception of Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory for all healthcare students.
Security Requirements
Mandatory security requirements may include an Australian Federal Police clearance, working with children check, and NDIS worker screening clearance.
Other Compulsory Requirements
Other mandatory requirements may include a First Aid and CPR certificate, student agreement to privacy and confidentiality, fitness to participate in WIL student declaration, jurisdictional and site-specific compulsory requirements, and other training modules.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Biotechnology Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply knowledge of cellular or molecular biology to perform as an industry or research biotechnology scientist
- 2. Interact professionally and ethically with biotechnologists and other health professionals
- 3. Evaluate recommendations and standards for best practice in biotechnology
- 4. Develop new testing procedures to increase efficacy of patient diagnostic testing
- 5. Improve the efficacy of biotherapeutics for disease treatment and prevention
- 6. Communicate independent research findings to a professional audience using written and oral form
- 7. Optimise existing protocols to meet specific laboratory applications
- 8. Evaluate and interpret research evidence relevant to biotechnology.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||||
Clinical Measurement Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply knowledge of clinical measurement to practice in the context of your professional role
- 2. Interact professionally and ethically with clients, clinical measurement scientists and other health professionals
- 3. Evaluate recommendations and standards for best practice in clinical measurement science
- 4. Evaluate new strategies and testing procedures to increase efficacy of patient diagnostic testing
- 5. Adapt standard protocols effectively to meet specific and/or non-standard requirements in clinical measurement science
- 6. Apply skills in research design, application and interpretation.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Nutrition Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply knowledge of nutrition to practice in the context of your professional role
- 2. Interact professionally and ethically with clients and health professionals
- 3. Evaluate recommendations and standards for best practice in assessment, monitoring, education and communication within the context of the nutrition discipline
- 4. Apply professional knowledge to provide advice and interpretation of nutrition specific standards of practice
- 5. Demonstrate skills in research design, application and interpretation
- 6. Evaluate new strategies and proposals for application in nutrition related professional practice.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Pathology Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply knowledge of pathology to practice in the context of your professional role
- 2. Interact professionally and ethically with clients, medical scientists and other health professionals
- 3. Evaluate recommendations and standards for best practice in pathology
- 4. Evaluate new testing procedures to increase efficacy of patient diagnostic testing
- 5. Interpret laboratory tests and develop appropriate recommendations for practice
- 6. Adapt protocols to meet specific and/or non-standard requirements in diagnostic pathology
- 7. Evaluate and interpret research evidence relevant to diagnostic pathology.
| Course Learning Outcomes | |||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | |||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | |||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | |||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | |||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | |||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | |||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | |||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | |||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | |||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | |||||||
Biomedical Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Chemistry Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Clinical Nutrition Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Diagnostic Pathology Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Entrepreneurship Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Indigenous Health Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Liberal Studies Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Research Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Strategic Communication Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Working with the Media Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
- Complete 2 minors
Core Structure
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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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 Major and the Diagnostic Pathology Minor 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 selecting the Bachelor of Medical Science Clinical Measurements Major from initial enrolment.
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)
Nutrition: Rockhampton or Online
Biotechnology: Rockhampton or Online
Clinical Measurements: Rockhampton, Bundaberg 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 majors must select BMSC11010 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BMSC11011 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Clinical Measurement major must select BMSC11007 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BMSC11008 Medical Anatomy and Physiology 2
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96 credit points from units in one of the following majors and associated minors:
- Biotechnology;
- Clinical Measurement;
- Nutrition; or
- Pathology (exit award only for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours - new students cannot enrol into this major).
Students enrolled in the Biotechnology, Clinical Measurements or Nutrition majors will select two minors from a prescribed minors list. Students cannot enrol in the Pathology major. The Pathology major only exists as an exit award for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours course.
Students who undertake the Biotechnology major 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.
Please note that whilst individual units may be available across more than one campus, students enrolled in the Bachelor Medical Sciences (Nutrition or Biotechnology) can only select the Rockhampton or Online study option. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Clinical Measurements) course can enrol at Rockhampton, Bundaberg or through our Distance Learning option.
| Available units | ||
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| 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 |
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Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology) can select the Diagnostic Pathology Major as an option of 8 units for their studies. The units involved in this 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.
Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Biotechnology) is offered at the Rockhampton campus or through our Online study option.
The Biotechnology major is available to students studying the Bachelor of Medical Science course. It contains 8 units (48 credit points). Students must also choose one major or two minors from the below list:
Majors:
- Diagnostic Pathology Major
Minors:
- Research Minor
- Chemistry Minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Strategic Communication Minor
- Working with the Media 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 Measurement Major
| Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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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. 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 Measurement scientist because the 4 units of study within this Minor are essential to the knowledge required for a Clinical Measurement scientist 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 Medicine 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 Measurements) is offered at the Rockhampton and Bundaberg campuses, or through our Online study option.
The Clinical Measurement major 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 Measurement scientist and/or foundational Units for UQ Graduate Medicine; this minor should ideally be studied with the Research Minor (listed below) as an ideal preparatory undergraduate degree for UQ Graduate Medicine)
- 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 |
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Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Nutrition) is offered at the Rockhampton campus or through our Online study option.
The Nutrition major 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.
Major:
- Clinical Nutrition Major
Alternatively, students can select two minors from the list below.
Minors:
- Research Minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Strategic Communication 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 |
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Please note that the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Pathology) is only offered as an exit award for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science course.
The CG93 Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology) major exists as a 3-year exit award for the CL10 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) course. There are no optional Minors within this structure. No students can enrol in this Major.
Biomedical Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
The Biomedical Minor is highly recommended for students who opt to study the Clinical Measurement major because the 4 units of study within this Minor support the delivery of knowledge required for a Clinical Measurement 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 Major. 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 |
|---|
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.
Diagnostic Pathology Minor
| Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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The major is only available to the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Biotechnology) students. Biotechnology students who complete this Diagnostic Pathology major will be awarded the Bachelor of Medical Science (Biotechnology and Diagnostic Pathology).
The Diagnostic Pathology Major essentially operates as a co-mjor 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 Major. 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 | |
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 Major. 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.
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 Major. 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 | |
Strategic Communication Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
Strategic communication is about using communication techniques with purpose. This minor shows students how to craft a message for a specific audience to ensure the message is received as intended and can be acted upon. Techniques in this minor are drawn from the public relations discipline and combined with fundamental writing skills.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| COMM11110 | Introduction to Public Relations | |
| COMM11112 | The Internet Never Lies?: Social Media and Society | |
| COMM12022 | Communication and Global Technologies | |
| COMM20110 | Crisis Communication | |
Working with the Media Minor
| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
|---|
This minor will introduce students to the world of media, from traditional journalists who may write a story in a newspaper, to the role of the citizen journalist posting footage from their mobile device to social media. Students will learn about how the media operates, what they want and what makes the news. This minor will prepare students to be at the receiving end of a media inquiry, as well as how to create news articles for publication.
| Available units | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| JOUR11005 | Introduction to Journalism | |
| COMM11007 | Media Writing | |
| JOUR12010 | Feature Writing | |
| JOUR13001 | Public Relations and the Media | |
More Details
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY THE CLINICAL PHYSIOLOGY MAJOR CAN BE STUDIED INTERNALLY ON CAMPUS AT BUNDABERG. All other majors can be studied on Rockhampton campus or Online.
Work Placement
Students are required to undertake work placement in health industry professional discipline areas relevant to their specialisation (Biotechnology, Clinical Physiology, Nutrition). From 2025, there will be no student enrolment in the Nutrition specialisation. Students should enrol in the Bachelor of Nutrition courses (CM60, CM61, CM62). Existing Nutrition specialisation students will continue with their course planner. Experience in authentic work environments is very valuable as it develops the professional skills and ‘work readiness' of graduates. Work placements are currently required for the following units:
Clinical Physiology
BMSC12005 - 6 weeks
BMSC13012 – 6 weeks
Nutrition
BMSC13012 – 6 weeks
Biotechnology
BMSC13012 – 6 weeks
Failure to complete work placement and submit the compulsory activities (verified log book and supervisor evaluation) will result in students being deemed ineligible to graduate until this component is satisfactorily completed, regardless of whether all other required elements of the course have been successfully completed.
Before commencing work placement or Work Integrated Learning units, students must have gathered the following:
Current National Police Check (not older than 3 years), or current Blue card for Queensland residents;
Completed Queensland Health student health professionals' clinical placement or field work orientation checklist (http://www.health.qld.gov.au/SOP/) if attending a clinical placement within a Queensland Health facility;
Current first aid certificate;
Blue Card; and
Evidence of Immunisations as per the CQUniversity Policy for Vaccination of students in health courses.
Residential Schools
Online/mixed mode students will be required to attend residential schools on Rockhampton campus to promote development of course learning outcomes.
Computing Requirements
It is a requirement of enrolment in this course that students have access to the CQUniversity website. Students may be required to undertake various components of study in the course using email and the Internet.
It is strongly recommended that students have access to a broadband connection or higher to access online student resources that would include but not limited to, email, internet, video streaming, electronic assessment submission.
Recognition of prior learning and application for credit transfer
Course credit may be granted to students who are able to demonstrate appropriate prior learning or experience. Credit transfer will only be granted where a student is able to demonstrate that tertiary studies, equivalent in content and depth to the CQUniversity course, have been successfully completed. Students should examine the unit synopses in this handbook to determine the units for which they may be eligible to claim exemption.
Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details on the guidelines and application process.
You can apply for direct credit against CQUniversity units, if equivalent tertiary level study has been completed. You must supply relevant documentation (study guides, unit profiles, etc) to do this. If your study was undertaken more than 10 years ago, you may not be eligible for credit.