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University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences


Course Details

Are you fascinated by the human body? Do you want to help tackle important health issues facing our world today? Studying health and medical sciences is mentally stimulating and hands-on. It

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)

Course structure: The Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences is a three-year degree. In the first year students will learn the fundamentals of human anatomy and public health, and there is a focus on the development of communication and learning skills. In the second year students will gain in-depth knowledge in selected subject areas including pathology, physiology, pharmacology, health promotion and epidemiology and students will develop problem solving and group work skills by investigating global health challenges. In the third year students will gain extensive hands-on and workplace experience by completing a major in their chosen field.; The Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences is the only degree in South Australia that draws on all disciplines within health sciences including Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Psychology and Public Health, so students have the flexibility to select one of six different majors spread across two different streams: Medical Health or Lifespan Health..;


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