Graduate Certificate in Medical Science (with specialisation)

Program Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Science from Charles Sturt University offers advanced study in medical science, physiology, and pathology. It provides a foundation for further study in the Master of Medical Science program and prepares students for careers in the medical field, such as medical laboratory scientist, clinical physiologist, and health manager. The program consists of core subjects and elective subjects, and students are assessed through various methods.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Science from Charles Sturt University provides students with the opportunity to study advanced concepts in medical science, physiology, and pathology. The course can also provide a foundation for later study in the master's program.

Objectives:

The objectives of the Graduate Certificate in Medical Science are to:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of medical science, physiology, and pathology.
• Develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Prepare students for further study in the Master of Medical Science program.

Program Description:

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Science is a 32-credit point program that can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. The program consists of four core subjects and four elective subjects. The core subjects are:

• Re-visioning Health Services Through Reflective Practice
• Processes of Pathology
• Integrated Medical Laboratory Science
• Laboratory Quality Assurance
The elective subjects can be chosen from a wide range of topics, including:
• Health Services and their External Influences
• Health Services and their Internal Influences
• Communication Practices for Health Managers and Leaders
• Collaboration Practices for Health Managers and Leaders
• Leadership Practice and Influence in Health Services
• Management Practice for Health Services
• Human Reproductive Biology
• Advanced Virology
• Molecular Pathology
• Managing People Productively in Health Services
• Governance, Law, and Ethical Leadership in Health Care Management
• Financial Management in Health Services
• Indigenous Perspectives on Health and Wellbeing

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Presentations
• Projects

Teaching:

The Graduate Certificate in Medical Science is taught by a team of experienced and qualified academics. The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and practical sessions.

Careers:

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Medical Science can pursue a variety of careers in the medical field, including:

• Medical laboratory scientist
• Clinical physiologist
• Biomedical researcher
• Health manager
• Health policy analyst
• Health educator