MEDS3002: Breakthroughs in Medical Science

2026 unit information

Breakthroughs in Medical Science explores how current medical knowledge informs the development of future treatments and promotes healthier lifestyle choices. You will examine medical challenges where existing treatments are either inadequate or entirely absent, and consider innovative approaches to address these gaps. Through collaborative inquiry, you will contribute your skills and expertise to evaluating both the short-term and long-term impacts of emerging therapies. In doing so, you will critically analyse the societal and ethical implications of these advancements, contributing to a deeper understanding of medicine’s evolving role in human health.

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Medicine and Health

Details

Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Department of Medical Sciences
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prerequisites: ?	18 credit points of MEDS2XXX units
Corequisites: ?	None
Prohibitions: ?	None
Assumed knowledge: ?	None

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Session	MoA ?	Location	Outline ?
Semester 1 2026	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable

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