Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide is a three-year program that provides a comprehensive understanding of the health sciences. It offers three streams: Medical Health, Lifespan Health, and Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced). The program prepares students for careers in research, clinical practice, or health promotion through a combination of core and elective courses, taught by experienced faculty using innovative teaching methods. Graduates have diverse career opportunities in healthcare settings, research, and further study in health-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide is a three-year degree that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the health sciences. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in the health industry, whether in research, clinical practice, or health promotion. The program's objectives are to:

• Provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of human anatomy, physiology, and public health
• Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Prepare students for a career in the health industry
• Foster students' interest in research and innovation
The program is divided into three streams: Medical Health, Lifespan Health, and Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced). The Medical Health stream focuses on the medical aspects of health, while the Lifespan Health stream focuses on the health of individuals and populations across the lifespan. The Health and Medical Sciences (Advanced) stream is a more research-oriented program that prepares students for a career in research.

Outline:

The Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program consists of a combination of core courses and elective courses. The core courses provide students with a foundation in the fundamentals of human anatomy, physiology, and public health. The elective courses allow students to specialize in a particular area of health. The core courses in the program include:

• Create.
Communicate. Connect with Health Sciences
• Reflect.
Research. Resolve Questions in Health
• Major Research Project
The elective courses in the program include:
• Clinical Trials
• Medical Sciences
• Neurosciences
• Nutritional Health
• Public Health
• Reproductive and Childhood Health

Assessment:

Students in the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Written exams
• Oral presentations
• Group projects
• Research papers
The assessment criteria for the program are based on the University of Adelaide's Graduate Attributes. These attributes include:
• Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
• Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Professionalism and leadership readiness
• Intercultural and ethical competency
• Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
• Digital capabilities
• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Teaching:

The Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields. The program is taught through a variety of methods, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory work
• Clinical placements
The program also features a number of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• The use of simulation and virtual reality technology
• Problem-based learning
• Team-based learning

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences program have a wide range of career opportunities. They can work in a variety of settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Research laboratories
• Government agencies
• Non-profit organizations
Graduates of the program can also pursue further study in a variety of health-related fields, such as medicine, nursing, and public health.