Each year the School of Medicine at the Hobart campus, MS1 Building, 17 Liverpool Street, of the University of Tasmania (UTAS) holds an interactive Health Science Taster Day. The 2013 Taster Days have now been held. More information on 2014 dates will be available at the beginning of 2014.
The following degrees offered by the School are showcased at Taster Day:
These workshops provide students interested in studying health science an opportunity to find out more about the degrees offered by the School of Medicine and possible career paths. The workshops will be run by academic staff teaching in the above degree courses, with a focus on “hands-on” activities related to the types of activities that are part of studying and working in these fields.
This degree will prepare students for careers in medical research and biotechnology by providing students with a solid background in human, plant and animal biology, providing the tools of modern biology and biotechnology that will equip them to become the researchers of the future in both medical and non-medical areas.
Students can choose to focus on biotechnology or medical research areas, and can major in Neurophysiology, Physiology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Plant Science, Chemistry or Food Safety by selecting options that prepare them for careers or further studies in areas including cancer and immunology, neuroscience, molecular biology, food safety, and biochemistry.
Third year units emphasise acquisition of research skills through mini-projects. Particularly in later years of the course, students will have exposure to scientists actively conducting research projects in the University and the Menzies Research Institute Tasmania.
More information about the Bachelor of Biotechnology and Medical Research.
Teaching in the program incorporates a case-based learning approach which integrates theory with clinical practice from Year 1 onwards.
The curriculum is designed around five themes:
Year 1 - introduces students to the foundations of medicine and the five themes underpinning the course. Core subjects encompass basic sciences, communication skills, ethics, information literacy and community perspectives on health.
Year 2 - focuses on the fundamentals of clinical science and gives students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge and skill in the areas of human health and disease, epidemiology and communication with patients and peers.
Year 3 - consolidates the fundamentals of clinical science and lays the foundations for clinical practice.
Year 4 - concentrates on clinical practice. Students rotate through areas such as medicine, intensive care, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatric medicine, general practice, emergency medicine and paediatrics.
Year 5 - consolidates learning in preparation for hospital practice through a series of clinical placements, such as medicine, surgery and emergency medicine.
More information about the Bachelor of Medicine – Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS).
This course consists of generic Nursing, Bioscience 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.
Students will undertake clinical placements in various ambulance stations and other specialist health facilities, such as hospitals. Students will be responsible for their transport and other associated costs during these clinical placements.
More information about the Bachelor of Paramedic Practice.