Bachelor of Medical Science (Forensic Mortuary Practice)Approved Abbreviation: BMedSc(ForMortPrac)
Western Sydney University Course Code: 3733.1
AQF Level: 7
Course Status: CONTINUING
This version of the course is available only to continuing or completing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2017 or later.
This is a three year degree that combines traditional biomedical disciplines (biology, chemistry and biochemistry) with those of medical science (anatomy, physiology, pathology) and with a focus on forensic science in the senior years. Career opportunities include forensic mortuaries and forensic laboratories (as forensic technicians), and also in the funeral industry or as post mortem assistants.
This course will involve study at both Campbelltown and Hawkesbury campuses.
Study Mode
Three years full-time
Course Advice
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Campbelltown Campus | Full Time | Internal |
See above
|
| Hawkesbury Campus | Full Time | Internal |
See above
|
Admission
Assumed knowledge: At least two of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Special Requirements Prerequisites
Students must have a National Police Certificate, and a First Aid Certificate. Students must comply with NSW Health vaccination requirements and be prepared to submit a completed Adult Immunisation Card to placement institutions.
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
One-day placement (observational) at a forensic mortuary in unit 301127 Mortuary Practice
Two-week clinical placement at a forensic mortuary (or similar) in 301128 Advanced Mortuary Practice.
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequences below.
This course will involve study at both Campbelltown and Hawkesbury campuses.
Recommended Sequence
Year 1
Autumn session
Campbelltown or Hawkesbury Campus
| 301126 | Concepts in Human Anatomy |
(Note: 300806 Forensic Science is only available at Hawkesbury campus)
Choose one of
Please note unit 300800 is no longer available from 2017. Students should take unit 300808 Introductory Chemistry.
Spring session
Campbelltown or Hawkesbury Campus
| 301353 | Introduction to Physiology |
Note: Unit 301353 Introduction to Physiology replaces 300818 Introduction to Physiology from Autumn 2020
Year 2
Autumn session
Campbelltown or Hawkesbury Campus
| 300936 | Functional Proteins and Genes |
Choose one of
| 300843 | Forensic and Environmental Analysis |
Spring session
Campbelltown or Hawkesbury Campus
(Note: 300898 Appendicular Skeleton is only available at Campbelltown campus)
| 301356 | Pathological Basis of Disease |
Note: Unit 301356 Pathological Basis of Disease replaces 300889 Pathological Basis of Disease from Autumn 2020
Summer session
Hawkesbury Campus
| 300935 | Evidence and Crime Scene Management |
Year 3
Autumn session
Campbelltown and Hawkesbury Campus Concurrently
Campbelltown campus
| 300894 | Anatomy of the Thorax and Abdomen |
Hawkesbury campus
Note: 301127 - Mortuary Practice will be offered from 2019.
Spring session
Campbelltown and Hawkesbury campus Concurrently
Campbelltown campus
| 300897 | Anatomy of the Head and Neck |
Hawkesbury campus
| 301128 | Advanced Mortuary Practice |
Note: 301128 - Advanced Mortuary Practice will be offered from 2019