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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2013: Biomedical Science specialisation: Study Plan

Students that successfully follow the study plan for the Biomedical Science specialisation as listed below will be eligible to apply to transfer into either of the following programs:

Students should seek Program Advice from the Faculty Administration office or email FosheProgramAdvice@usc.edu.au with regards to queries on Program progression. 

Year 1
  • Five (5) required courses:
    SCI110 Caring for Child, Youth and Family should be studied in Semester 1
  • Two (2) core courses:
    Complete ONE core course in Semester 1 and ONE core course in Semester 2 
  • One (1) elective course:
    Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (5)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS100 Transcultural Health Practices
SCI105 Human Pathophysiology
SCI110 Drug Therapy
LFS112 Health Alteration
LFS122 Nursing Practicum 2
Core courses (2)

Select two (2) courses from:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Nursing Practicum 3
COR110 Health Law and Ethics
COR111 Acute Health Alteration
Elective course (1)

Select one (1) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

 

Year 2

  • Seven (7) required courses
  • One (1) elective course:
    Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS201 Challenges to Mental Health
LFS251 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
LFS261 Nursing Practicum 4
BIM263 Caring for the Older Client
LFS202 Nursing Internship
LFS252 Life Crisis

Plus one (1) of the following:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MTH100 The Child Client
MTH102 Communication and Thought
Elective course (1)

Select one (1) advanced elective course (200 or 300 level) from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

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