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Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Medical Science - BMedSc3991 - Medical Science

Specialisation Structure
66 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 66 UOC.

Core Courses

Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.

BABS1201
6 UOC
Molecules, Cells and Genes
ANAT2241
6 UOC
Histology: Basic and Systematic
PATH2201
6 UOC
Processes in Disease
BIOC2101
6 UOC
Principles of Biochemistry (Advanced)
MICR2011
6 UOC
Microbiology 1
CHEM1011
6 UOC
Chemistry 1A: Atoms, Molecules and Energy
CHEM1021
6 UOC
Chemistry 1B: Elements, Compounds and Life

Prescribed Electives List 1

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.

PATH3205
6 UOC
Molecular Basis of Disease
PATH3206
6 UOC
Cancer Pathology

Prescribed Electives List 2

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 12 UOC of the following courses.

PATH3207
6 UOC
Musculoskeletal Diseases
SOMS3232
6 UOC
Cellular Mechanisms of Health and Disease

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Additional Information

Honours

Students interested in pursuing Honours in Pathology should refer to program 4500 I Science (Honours) and the Pathology Honours handbook entries.

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