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Charles Sturt University offers
a 3 year Bachelor of Medical Science by full time or distance education
mode. This exciting and challenging course enables graduates to become
part of a team of health care professionals; in the community, in the
laboratory or in research.
This unique course offers
students the option to select one of three major specialisations;
Pathology Respiratory Science or Pharmaceutical Science. Students can
also elect to take a generic program comprising various electives
PATHOLOGY
 Medical
scientists working in pathology form a vital link in the medical chain,
working in hospitals and private pathology laboratories to analyse
specimens and help provide diagnosis of human disease.
This degree also gives you the
expertise – oncology, genetics, immunology, haematology and anatomy
– for careers in research
 RESPIRATORY
SCIENCE
With Asthma a increasing health
problem in Australia, there is a significant role for respiratory
scientists. As a graduate of this specialisation, you will work in
respiratory laboratories developing and assessing treatments for asthma,
cystic fibrosis and emphysema.
This specialisation is
undergoing expansion to encompass cardiology and neurophysiology
clinical measurements to meet the ever increasing demand for qualified
personnel.
PHARMACEUTICAL
SCIENCE
 A pharmaceutical scientist
formulates tests and uses products to maintain and improve the level of
health care provided by modern medicines. You will be at the cutting
edge of medical science by studying the principles of drug design,
testing and utilisation in a chemical, microbiological and molecular
context.
Whether working in the
formulation testing or manufacturing of drugs, the preparation of
vaccines or the design of new gene therapies; graduates from this
specialisation will be at the forefront of modern medical science.
TWO DEGREES IN FOUR YEARS!
It is also possible to complete
two degrees in four years by combining the Bachelor
of Medical Science with the Bachelor
of Medical & Applied Biotechnology. This combination of degrees can be undertaken consecutively or as a
fully integrated double degree.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY
Charles
Sturt University offers you an internationally recognised program for
entry into a range of fulfilling and challenging careers in the medical
and applied sciences as a graduate of the Bachelor of Medical Science
course. Charles
Sturt University is a distinctive University that strives to ensure its
graduates are competitive in meeting present and changing needs of
society, commerce and industry. The combination of our outstanding
graduate employment record, state-of-the-art resources and quality
teaching has resulted in a university with an international reputation
for excellence. Our website acts as a gateway to on-line supported
subjects, resources and communication forums that greatly enhance
student learning experiences. We offer over 300 courses to around 25,000
students through on campus and distance education study (including many
overseas students in eg. Canada, USA, Hong Kong and Malaysia). Visit the
CSU homepage at:
http://www.csu.edu.au
and the School of Biomedical Science home page at:
http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/health/biomed.
CSU also provides year
12 study help which can be found at:
http://hsc.csu.edu.au
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information about
the Bachelor
of Medical Science course, please contact:
Dr
Todd Walker
Course
Coordinator
Bachelor
of Medical Science
School of Biomedical Science
Wagga Wagga NSW 2678
Telephone: (02) 6933 2541
e-mail:
towalker@csu.edu.au
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