Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

The undergraduate health science program has been developed around four main streams.

Each stream provides the framework for the achievement of learning outcomes across and within all years of the course.

The streams also provide the framework for the development of the curriculum and for the assessment of students performances.

1. Basic sciences
2. Scientific investigation and critical thinking
3. Health in the community
4. Personal development and professional practice

1. Basic sciences

1.1 Apply knowledge of biomedical and or social science to different health settings.

1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of human biology or biology.

1.3 Describe and apply principle of economics and commerce to health service delivery.

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2. Scientific investigation and critical thinking

2.1 Use an evidence-based approach to health issues.

2.2 Describe, implement and evaluate research methodologies.

2.3 Critically evaluate scientific literature.

2.4 Discuss effects of scientific and medical advances on health.

2.5 Demonstrate an ability in information literacy.

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3. Health in the community

3.1 Plan, apply and evaluate health policy.

3.2 Apply principles of health economics.

3.3 Apply principles of health promotion.

3.4 Evaluate the influence of external factors on health care provision.

3.5 Evaluate the effect of bio-psychosocial factors on health in the community.

3.6 Describe the distribution of health and ill-health in Australian society

3.7 Describe the organisation, structure and function of the health care system in Australia.

3.8 Apply population health principles to the management of health in society.

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4. Personal development and professional practice

4.1 Demonstrate skills in leadership and management.

4.2 Use reflective practice.

4.3 Work within legal and professional responsibilities.

4.4 Demonstrate ethical behaviour.

4.5 Apply principles of self care.

4.6 Demonstrate effective communication.

4.7 Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in the health team.

4.8 Apply principles of life-long learning.

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