Course and Subject Handbook 2015

Course and Subject Handbook 2015 Course Information Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) [End-on]

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) [End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Year	2015
Course code	70309G
Version	4
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field, within the previous 5 years; and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree and/or a grade point average of 5.0 in the fourth year of their bachelor degree with credits or better in specific discipline areas.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. Students also need to take note that in accordance with the National Registration Board’s requirement, they must hold a valid IELTS (academic module) minimum score of 7.0 in all components within 2 years prior to applying for registration
Additional selection requirements	Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean, and interview. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Applicants for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from this or another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends.
Special admission requirements	Nil
Post admission requirements	Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	The Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) graduate will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying concepts and principles across the range of pathology science disciplines Critically review, analyse, synthesise and apply scientific evidence and processes in a range of social and economic contexts Apply recognised methods and tolls of medical laboratory science in processes of enquiry and discovery in clinical/medical investigative contexts Communicate scientific information and research findings clearly and coherently through advanced English language and numeracy proficiency to a range of audiences using a variety of modes Demonstrate personal and social responsibility and accountability through an awareness of ethical frameworks, by working safely and responsible in individual and/or team environments Critically reflect upon the role of pathology investigation and medical research in tropical, rural, remote, Indigenous communities and/or other contexts Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes in order to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development needs relevant to a professional medical laboratory scientist Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence.

Course Structure

OPTIONS

Select an honours specialisation from Table A

Table A (HONOURS SPECIALISATIONS)

DISCIPLINE	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Anatomy	Townsville
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	Townsville	Not available part-time
Microbiology and Immunology	Townsville
Pharmacology	Townsville
Physiology	Townsville

Anatomy

AT4001:12 Anatomy Honours Part 1 of 2

AT4002:12 Anatomy Honours Part 2 of 2

OR

AT4003:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4

AT4004:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4

AT4005:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4

AT4006:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

BC4002:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 1 of 2

BC4003:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 2 of 2

Microbiology and Immunology

MI4000:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 1 of 2

MI4001:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 2 of 2

OR

MI4010:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4

MI4011:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4

MI4012:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4

MI4013:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4

Pharmacology

PP4051:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 1 of 2

PP4052:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 2 of 2

OR

PP4053:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4

PP4054:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4

PP4055:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4

PP4056:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4

Physiology

PP4001:12 Physiology Honours Part 1 of 2

PP4002:12 Physiology Honours Part 2 of 2

OR

PP4003:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 1 of 4

PP4004:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 2 of 4

PP4005:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 3 of 4

PP4006:06 Physiology Honours (Part-time) Part 4 of 4

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 years

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Not applicable
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	BACHELOR OF MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BMedLabSc(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable