Overview 2022
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- CRICOS: 099192B
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Course structure
Year 1
Compulsory units
This foundations unit will give students a framework on which to base their undergraduate medical studies. This includes the structural and functional organisation of the human body, beginning with the study of biomolecules and cells, the classification and types of…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
This second foundations unit introduces the normal structure and function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, basic pathological processes including inflammation and neoplasia, common musculoskeletal and rheumatological diseases, antimicrobial and antiviral therapies, and laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease. Clinical cases…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
Year 2
Compulsory units
CAM201 has a focus on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and the basic medical sciences are taught in parallel with clinically focussed material which includes issues relating to population health, health systems and ethics and professionalism. The second year will…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CAM201 Fundamentals of Clinical Science 1
CAM202 builds on preceding units by introducing the student to the gastrointestinal, renal, and reproductive systems. Students will explore clinical conditions associated with these systems and develop an understanding of the relevant basic medical sciences in the context of common…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAM202 Fundamentals of Clinical Science 2
Year 3
Compulsory units
CAM304 rounds out the fundamentals of systems-based clinical science, covering neuroscience, endocrinology and pathology. Concurrently, students undertake clinical rotations in hospital and community settings, integrating their scientific knowledge with clinical practice, developing their skills in history taking, examination and basic…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 (MBBS Years 3-5 only) | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 (MBBS Years 3-5 only) | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 (MBBS Years 3-5 only) | ||||
View all details for CAM304 Fundamentals of Clinical Science 3
CAM305 strengthens the foundations for clinical practice as students develop and apply their clinico-pathological knowledge and history taking and examination skills in the clinical setting. Concurrently, students undertake further clinical rotations in both hospital and community settings, with an emphasis…
Credit Points: 50
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 (MBBS Years 3-5 only) | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 (MBBS Years 3-5 only) | ||||
| Cradle Coast | Semester 2 (MBBS Years 3-5 only) | ||||
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
M3O Bachelor of Medical Science Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years) This course does not use ATAR and equivalent ranks as part of the admission process. Applicants with previous higher education study This course does accept applications based on the applicant having completed at least 200 credit points of study within M3N Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, or upon the approval of the Head of School. Applicants with previous VET / TAFE study Nil. Applications on the basis of work or life experience This course does not accept applications based on work or life experience. Prerequisites Nil.
Articulation
Articulation from: MBBS (M3N) Articulation into: BMedSc(Hons)
Detailed Admissions Information
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Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Cost shouldn’t get in the way of you studying.
If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place in this course. This means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
You may also be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information is available at Scholarships, fees and costs.
Student contributionStudent contribution amounts are charged for each unit of study. This means that how much you’ll pay will depend on which units you choose. Find out more about student contribution amounts.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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