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OCC1042Human occupation and development

UnitLevel 1|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

You will learn about the principles and mechanisms underlying the relationship between persons, their environments and occupations; and how it relates to human health and wellbeing. The concept of occupation will be described, and how...

Semester 2Peninsula

BMS2031Human physiology

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Physiology is the study of how living organisms work. It involves the functions of cells, tissues, organs and the whole organism. This unit will provide you with an overview of how the body maintains a constant environment for its cells...

Semester 1Clayton

BMA1901Human structure and function 1

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is the first in a sequence of two biomedical science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions. This unit develops skills in the critical evaluation of...

Semester 1Peninsula

BMA1902Human structure and function 2

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is the second in a sequence of two health science units that provides foundation knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant for allied health professions and further develops skills in the critical evaluation of evidence....

Semester 2Peninsula

PBH2007Indigenous health and cultural safety

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is informed by the Australian Government's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Framework and was created by Indigenous academics from the Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Unit in collaboration with Nursing and Midwifery...

Semester 1Caulfield

NUR1014Indigenous health and cultural safety in healthcare practice

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit is informed by the Australian Government's, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Framework and is provided via an innovative partnership between Nursing and Midwifery and Indigenous academics from the Gukwonderuk...

Semester 1Semester 2ClaytonPeninsula

PSY1025Indigenous health psychology: South East Asia and global insights

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit, you will have the opportunity to develop skills required to improve Indigenous mental health equity and cultural safety in healthcare in Southeast Asia and Australia. Drawing from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

Semester 2Malaysia

PBH3002Infectious disease prevention and control

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

You will develop your understanding of infectious disease prevention and control. This includes an understanding of disease transmission, epidemiology, surveillance, health protection and infection control, and the importance of...

Semester 1Caulfield

PAR3033Integrated clinical practice

UnitLevel 3|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit you will integrate knowledge from your study of the primary health care environment and extend your skills in both emergency and community-based primary health care to support your transition to the workplace. You will review...

Full yearPeninsula

MED4200Integrated clinical studies

UnitLevel 4|24 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Integrated Clinical Studies builds upon learning in the specialty clinical areas of Children's Health, General Practice, Psychiatry and Women's Health. You will undertake clinical placements in each specialty clinical areas across the...

Full yearClaytonMalaysia

BME3030Integrative biomedical science practical

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit, you will gain work experience through the completion of a laboratory-based research project. You will work in a small research team, mentored by a career researcher, to plan and conduct a series of experiments to address a...

WinterClayton

NUT2024Internship 1

UnitLevel 2|12 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

The unit forms a key element of Theme 4 - Research and Practice in Nutrition. It provides an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and skills in nutrition and human health in a healthcare setting. You will be responsible for...

Summer AMalaysia

NUT3027Internship 2

UnitLevel 3|18 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

The unit forms a key element of Theme 4 – Research and Practice in Nutrition. It gives you the chance to apply what you have learned throughout Years 1, 2, and 3 in nutrition, food, and medical sciences within a real-world workplace...

Semester 2Malaysia

BMS2062Introduction to bioinformatics

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Bioinformatics unites the major advances in biology, biochemistry and the biomedical sciences with those in computing, bioinformatics and networking. The unit covers the application of the internet to biomedical sciences; organisation and...

Semester 2Clayton

PSY3180Introduction to clinical neuropsychology

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit will introduce you to the field of clinical neuropsychology. You will learn about the causes of brain disorders, and the impact they can have on individuals, families and communities. You will explore the impact brain disorders...

Semester 1Clayton

PSY1014Introduction to contemporary mental health practice

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Individuals encounter challenges that impact on their own and others' mental health and wellbeing. These include biological, psychological, and social factors, as well as behaviours such as binge drinking and inappropriate drug use, which...

Semester 1ClaytonMalaysia

PSY3120Introduction to counselling

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Central theme: introduction to counselling theory, interventions and research. Themes to be covered include theories of counselling, evaluation of counselling, research designs and interventions, ethical decision making in counselling...

Semester 2ClaytonMalaysia

SPH1005Introduction to evidence-based practice

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

In this unit, you will develop your knowledge and skills in research literacy, which will support clinical decision-making and evidence-based speech pathology practice. You will learn how to combine the different aspects of evidence-based...

Semester 2Peninsula

MED1100Introduction to medical practice

UnitLevel 1|24 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit reflects an introduction to the four themes of the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum: Theme I (Personal and Professional Development), Theme II (Society, Population, Health and Illness), Theme III...

Full yearClaytonMalaysia

MHS1101Introduction to mental health and contemporary mental health needs

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

This unit provides an overview of how mental illness is defined, identified and managed in the Australian mental health care system. You will learn the foundational principles including the major theories used to understand mental illness,...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton