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- M3G Bachelor of Biomedical Science
This three and a half-year full-time course is offered in Launceston by the School of Human Life Sciences. The course is designed to give students a solid grounding in Science subjects followed by specialised units which provide the knowledge and skills suitable to the needs of the modern pathology.
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- M4E Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours
This on-campus course is offered at Launceston and requires a minimum of 2 semesters full-time study. Applicants need to have qualified for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Science or equivalent.
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- M4H Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
The Honours degree in Health Science is designed to provide students with the foundations necessary for research in Health Science disciplines and to gain greater expertise during two semesters full-time study (or equivalent). Candidates will be required to submit a research thesis on work undertaken as part of the honours course. All candidates will be required to study a unit in statistics and data handling and another unit prescribed by the School.
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- M6G Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
The Graduate Diploma of Medical Laboratory Science is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for employment in Medical Pathology Laboratories. The program will provide a formal qualification in Medical Laboratory Science for students with an undergraduate background in Science or Health Science.
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- M7B Master of Biomedical Science
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- M3Q Bachelor of Exercise Science
The Bachelor of Exercise Science is a 3.5 year program that aims to produce graduates who meet the professional requirements for registration with the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). Graduates may be employed in the private and public sectors. Exercise and sport scientists provide assessment, monitoring and program prescription for fitness and exercise in a diverse range of populations from the chronically ill to elite athletes.
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- H5E Graduate Certificate in E-Health (Health Informatics)
The Graduate Certificate in E-Health is offered by the University Department of Rural Health – externally, using online teaching and learning technologies, over a minimum completion time of 1 year part time (over two semesters), and a maximum 2 years part time.
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- H6E Graduate Diploma of E-Health (Health Informatics)
The Graduate Diploma of E-Health is offered by the University Department of Rural Health – externally, using online teaching and learning technologies, over a minimum completion time of 2 years part time (over four semesters), and a maximum 4 years part time.
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- H7E Master of E-Health (Health Informatics)
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- M3H Bachelor of Health Science
This three-year, undergraduate course is offered at the Launceston Campus. It consists of units taught by the Faculty of Health Science in conjunction with three other Faculties (Commerce, Education, and Science, Engineering and Technology). Candidates must complete the requirements of the degree in a minimum of three, and a maximum of eight, separate years of full time study from the time of first enrolment. The course may also be undertaken on a part-time basis.
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- M3R Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health)
The Bachelor of Health Science (Environmental Health) is a professionally accredited 3.5 year program that is designed to produce graduands who will work as Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) in State and Local Government.
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- M3L Bachelor of Health Science / Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
This double degree is an initiative of the School of Human Life Sciences (University of Tasmania) and School of Clinical Sciences (Charles Sturt University) to enable a small number of Tasmanian Students to study Radiography
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- M5H Graduate Certificate in Health (Specialisation)
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- M6H Graduate Diploma of Health (Specialisation)
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- M7H Master of Health (Specialisation)
This program provides the opportunity for health professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge enabling them to become leaders in health services. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to successfully assume a range of leadership roles in health services in a wide variety of settings. The core units provide the opportunity for participants to develop a strong theoretical and practical understanding of contemporary health services.
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- M4G Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours
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- M4N Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours
The Honours program in Medical Science is designed to provide students with a firm foundation for further study in medicine and future vocational career pathways.
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- M3N Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (5 Year Course)
This on-campus full time course takes a minimum of 5 years to complete. The first 3 years of the course are studied in Hobart. Years 4 and 5 will involve a series of clinical rotations, including some electives, at Clinical Schools in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie.
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- 53A Bachelor of Paramedic Practice
This two year undergraduate course is offered in Hobart, Tasmania and at Rozelle, NSW in parallel with the fast track B Nursing program.It consists of generic Nursing units and specialist paramedic units and will be taught by the Faculty of Health Science - School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Human Life Sciences.
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- M3J Bachelor of Medical Science
The purpose of the Bachelor of Medical Science degree is to provide students who decide not to pursue a career in clinical medicine to gain a qualification that will assist them to develop an alternative career.
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- M6F Graduate Diploma in Pathology
This new course has been developed to provide a greater understanding of the clinical relevance and significance of pathology tests, and will build upon the scientific basis of testing, acquired thorough an undergraduate degree. This 1-year full-time or up to 4-years part-time graduate diploma course is offered at Hobart, internally and externally (under specific circumstances).
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- M4B Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours
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- M5G Graduate Certificate in Public Health
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- M5M Graduate Certificate of Clinical Leadership
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- M5N Graduate Certificate of Health and Human Services
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- M6M Graduate Diploma of Clinical Leadership
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- M6N Graduate Diploma of Health and Human Services
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- M7N Master of Clinical Leadership
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- M7N Master of Health and Human Services
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H6G Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
This course is offered part-time, over 2 - 3 years.
Please Note - There are no Undergraduate courses offered in Midwifery.
See University Handbook EntryH7C Master of Clinical Midwifery
The course incorporates the 2 year part-time Graduate Diploma of Midwifery course.
Please Note - There are no Undergraduate courses offered in Midwifery.
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H3D Bachelor of Nursing
The Bachelor of Nursing is a three year full time course. The course aims to prepare students for a broad range of first level and hospital settings.
See University Handbook EntryH3E Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse Pathway)
See University Handbook EntryH3H Bachelor of Nursing (Fast Track Hobart)
See University Handbook EntryH3R Bachelor of Nursing (Fast Track Rozelle)
See University Handbook EntryH3V Bachelor of Nursing (Fast Track St Vincent)
See University Handbook EntryH4A Bachelor of Nursing(Honours)
The BN(Hons) course is a one year full time course. The course provides students with introductory level expertise in the conduct of research and prepare students to undertake higher degrees by research (Masters and PhD).
See University Handbook EntryH5F Graduate Certificate in Nursing
Graduate certificate is a one year part time course. The course is full fee paying and there a number of specialisations. It prepares graduates for specialist practice roles as registered nurses.
See University Handbook EntryH5G Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies for Health Professionals
See University Handbook EntryH5H Graduate Certificate in Flexible Learning & Simulation for Health Professionals
See University Handbook EntryH6F Graduate Diploma of Nursing
The Grad Dip course is a two year (4 semester) part time course. It prepares graduates for specialist practice roles as registered nurses. Students interested in CNA727 Immunisation Education for Registered Nurses go here.
See University Handbook EntryH7F Master of Clinical Nursing
The aim of the Nursing Masters is to prepare advanced practice nurses for leadership roles in a range of clinical nursing settings.
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M3F Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
A 4-year course, divided into three general sections: an introductory and basic science year, a year studying drugs and pharmaceutical sciences, followed by two years of applied and clinical studies. During the third and fourth years, students gain experience in community pharmacies and hospitals.
See University Handbook EntryM4C Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Graduate Program (BPharm Hons)
This course primarily consists of a major research project leading to a thesis. Fields of study are pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical science and pharmacology. BPharm graduates with credit average are eligible to apply for enrolment but must seek advice from Pharmacy.
See University Handbook EntryM4F Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) Integrated Program (BPharm Hons)
Students with a credit average at the end of year 2 of the BPharm who have an interest in research may undertake an Honours option within the four year BPharm program. An Honours degree in Pharmacy could lead to further study for a research higher degree (MPharm or PhD).
See University Handbook EntryM6E Graduate Diploma of Pharmaceutical Science
See University Handbook EntryM6L Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy
See University Handbook EntryM7E Master of Pharmaceutical Science
See University Handbook EntryM7F Master of Clinical Pharmacy
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73S Bachelor of Biotechnology and Medical Research
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