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Clinical Chemistry 2 unit (CXA652)

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Location: Launceston

Introduction

This unit continues from CXA651 and is designed to extend student theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical biochemistry. The unit covers the pathological changes that occur in tissues and cells and how these changes can be detected through biochemical analyses. Topics include clinical enzymology, liver and cardiac function, iron metabolism, diabetes, lipid metabolism and other specialised clinical biochemistry tests. Case studies are used throughout the unit to enhance understanding of key subject areas and to develop the skills necessary for data and clinical interpretation. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree. This unit is co-taught with a related unit to students in the Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine, and although you will be provided with similar knowledge and laboratory skills as these students, you will also undertake additional learning activities and assessment. This is necessary for you to develop and demonstrate the higher level investigatory and communication skills to satisfy the Australian Qualification Framework level 9 requirements of a Master’s degree.”

Summary

Unit name Clinical Chemistry 2
Unit code CXA652
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Nicole Ranson
Delivered By
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Communicate advanced theoretical and practical principles of Clinical Chemistry using discipline specific terminology related to clinical chemistry.
  • Analyse and interpret laboratory data and clinical information to investigate metabolic and physiological disorders.
  • Apply advanced technical laboratory skills to obtain reliable results in the medical laboratory.
  • Research, collate and contextualise current research literature in the field of Clinical Chemistry.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
060199 $1,655.00 $1,655.00 not applicable $2,726.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CXA651

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus: Independant Learning (2hrs x 12 times); Tutorial (2hr x 12 times); Practical (3hrs x 6 times).

AssessmentCase Based Laboratory Investigation (15%)|Critique (15%)|Practical Exam (15%)|Quiz (15%)|Examination (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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