Unit of Study BIOL3006 Integrated Pathology (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

36
Faculty & College

Faculty of Health
Placement

Yes

Pre-requisites

336 credit points in 3007322 - Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science including BIOL3003 - Haematology II AND BIOL3005 - Genetic Pathology AND BIOL3002 - Professional Experience in the Biomedical Setting AND BIOL3004 - Advanced Histopathology and Cytopathology AND MEDC2002 - Transfusion Science

Enrolment information

This unit contains Work Integrated Learning (WIL) that require students to meet mandatory fit to practice obligations prior to attending. Failure to comply by the fit to practice deadline will result in the cancellation of your WIL and you will not be permitted to continue in this unit. Full details are available at www.scu.edu.au/health/work-integrated-learning.

Unit description

Combining academic knowledge with practical experience in the field of medical laboratory science, Integrated pathology serves as a bridge between classroom learning and real-world application, offering students the opportunity to appreciate the significant role that medical laboratory science plays in patient diagnosis and healthcare. Through active participation, students acquire a comprehensive skill set essential for a successful career in the field of medical laboratory science.

Unit content

Ethical practice in healthcare
Occupational health and safety
Interprofessional practice
Reflective practice in the workplace
Integration and application of clinical pathology knowledge
Clinical placement - 420 hours

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Gold Coast	Dual Term3	Dual Term3

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

exemplify discipline knowledge and communication, evidence-based practice, and laboratory skills in a professional medical laboratory setting

apply and adapt occupational health and safety protocols to diverse and challenging medical laboratory scenarios

develop a sophisticated capacity for critical self-reflection, enabling analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of your performance and experiences in the workplace

demonstrate competence in medical laboratory science in alignment with the Australian Institute of Medical and Clinical Scientists (AIMS) standards

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 12 hours (Across the Term)

Placement 420 hours (Across the Term)

Assessment
Presentation	10%
Placement	SR
Viva voce	30%
Portfolio	60%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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