BACHELOR OF PRE-MEDICINE, SCIENCE & HEALTH A/Prof Danielle Skropeta Course Director
WELCOME TO PRE-MED UNIQUE ASPECTS OF THE COURSE Building Community Small Group Learning Preparing for GAMSAT Case-Based Learning Capstone Authentic Assessments (Debates, videos) Connecting Learning (across subjects, years)
COURSE STRUCTURE Chemistry 1A
PRE-MED MAJORS OPPORTUNITIES TO PURSUE ONE OF EIGHT STUDY AREAS *Minors
Many Paths to Medicine Any U/G degree PRE-MED: DIVERSE CAREER OPTIONS Graduate Entry Medical Program Medicine, dentistry, pharmacy Further Study BSc(Hons) / MSc PhD in chosen major/minor Direct Entry into Professional Career Chemist, biologist, allied health, etc...
PRE-MED CAREER PATHS MEDICAL & HEALTH SCI Research Scientist Medical Scientist Laboratory Manager Technical Writer Pharmaceutical Scientist HEALTH PRACTICE Health Promotion Officer Health Management Indigenous Health Public Health & Policy HEALTH INFORMATICS IT Health Informatics Health Information Manager Education & Administration NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Dietician Health Promotion Officer Nutritionist Sports Dietician Catering Manager Food Scientist EXERCISE SCIENCE Sports Administrator Strength & Conditioning Specialist Science Editor Occupational Therapist MOLECULAR SCIENCES Biochemist Forensic Chemist Research Scientist Clinical Research Coordinator Medical Technician Pathology Scientist RADIATION PHYSICS Nuclear Medicine Medical Imaging Medical Radiation Physics Research Radiation Oncology BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Animal Biologist Forensic Biologist Medical Scientist Microbiologist Research Scientist GEOSCIENCES Medical Geoscience Forensic Geology Environmental Consulting Regional Planning Mining
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Pre-Med Moodle
Pre-Med Tutorials Fri 12:30-1:30, 43.G02 (STF) Fortnightly: wk 2, 4(5), 6, 8, 10, 12 Check Pre-Med Moodle for details Topics: Building your portfolio Developing team-work skills Life as a clinician, allied health profesisonal or research scientist
Course Director Assoc. Prof. Danielle Skropeta Course Director 02 4221 4360 Chemistry Building (18) Room 226 pre-med@uow.edu.au http://smah.uow.edu.au/pre-med Common enquiries: Selecting your major Career questions / Graduate study Links to support networks Extracurricular opportunities
Class Structure for Subjects s Not compulsory, but highly recommended to attend notes also provided on elearning (Moodle) Practicals & Tutorials Pre-med has a set timetable DO NOT manually enrol in pracs/tutes Most labs/tutes are compulsory and can result in a technical fail if you do not attend
Autumn - MEDI 110 MEDI110: Human Growth, Nutrition and Exercise Coordinator: Dr John Sampson 41.330 (location) 4221-5597 (phone) jsampson@uow.edu.au (email) (2 hrs) Thu / Fri (1:30pm, 2:30pm) Tutorial (1 hr) Monday 11:30,12:30, 1:30 or 2:30
Autumn - MEDI 111 MEDI111: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 1 Coordinator: Dr Shahid Akhund 41.333 (location) 4221-5619 (phone) sakhund@uow.edu.au (email) Monday (9:30-11:30 am, repeat 4:30-6:30 pm) Practicals (2hrs) and a Tutorial (1 hr) - Prac A (anatomy lab) - Prac B (physiology lab)
Autumn - CHEM 101 Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry Coordinator: Dr Carolyn Dillon 18.129 (location) 4221-4930 (phone) carolynd@uow.edu.au (email) Students without HSC Chemistry need bridging course (3 hrs) Monday 3:30 pm; Wed/Fri 8:30 am Practicals / Tutorial (3 hrs)
Autumn - NMIH 110 NMIH101: Effective Communication in Healthcare Coordinator: Dr Roy Brown, Natalie Cutler 41.115 (location) 4221-3327 (phone) royb@uow.edu.au (email) Online (2 hrs) Tutorial (2 hrs) Various times (see timetable)
TIMETABLE 8:30-9:30 Pre-Med Group 1 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri CHEM 9:30-10:30 MEDI111 CHEM 10:30-11:30 Prac NMIH101 MEDI110 Tute 11:30-12:30 Tute 12:30-13:30 13:30-14:30 MEDI110 14:30-15:30 MEDI111 CHEM Prac 15:30-16:30 16:30-17:30 17:30-18:30 MEDI111 Repeat CHEM MEDI111 Tute PreMed Tute MEDI110 8:30-9:30 9:30-10:30 MEDI111 Pre-Med Group 5 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri CHEM 10:30-11:30 NMIH101 Tute 11:30-12:30 12:30-13:30 13:30-14:30 14:30-15:30 15:30-16:30 16:30-17:30 17:30-19:30 18:30-19:30 MEDI110 Tute CHEM MEDI111 Repeat MEDI111 Tute MEDI110 CHEM Prac CHEM MEDI111 Prac PreMed Tute MEDI110 19:30-20:30
TIMETABLE 8:30-9:30 Pre-Med Group 1 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri CHEM 9:30-10:30 MEDI111 CHEM 10:30-11:30 Prac NMIH101 MEDI110 Tute 11:30-12:30 Tute 12:30-13:30 13:30-14:30 MEDI110 14:30-15:30 MEDI111 CHEM Prac 15:30-16:30 16:30-17:30 17:30-18:30 MEDI111 Repeat CHEM MEDI111 Tute PreMed Tute MEDI110 DO NOT manually enrol in tutes and prac (lab) classes Pre-med students are enrolled automatically into one of five set timetable patterns All options have Tuesday free Please see Instruction for enrolling in timetable groups handout for more info
Other Information Subject Outlines Provided in Week 1. Subject specific details: times, locations, assessments, general policy, support. Subject Co-ordinator Responsible for subject specific matters. Each staff member will provide 4hrs consultation time per week. Course Co-ordinator Oversees the entire degree. Can help with progression, alterations and issues. Student Support Advisor Located in each Faculty. Provide assistance with issues surrounding study, university requirements. Bookings can be made for an interview as required.
Course Handbook The handbook will provide you with a quick reference to all your course requirements. It is important that you follow this very carefully and always see your co-ordinator if you are unsure. You must follow the schedule in the year you commenced your degree. You can also find the course handbook online: http://www.uow.edu.au/handbook/yr2016/ug/h16008078.html Or go to the pre-med website and click on course structure.
Advanced Standing Apply for any advanced standing or RPL Go to the Student Centre (Building 41-1 st Level) Fill in a Credit and Exemptions application form (off SOLS as well, under forms) and attach all supporting documentation Supporting documentation includes: Official transcripts Certificates/Degrees Subject Outlines (as detailed as possible)
LEARNING OUTCOMES The Pre-med course is designed to build your skills in the following key areas: Broad depth of knowledge in Problem solving science, medicine & health Communication Distil, interpret & create information Practical hands-on skills Critical thinking Research skills Reflective practice Real-world skills Teamwork
UOWX: SOMETHING EXTRA Be Globally-Minded Be a Mentor Be a Leader Be Employable Be a Volunteer Be Creative
UOWX: SOMETHING EXTRA Be Globally-Minded Be a Leader Be a Volunteer