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MEDS3003: Horizons in Medical Sciences
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
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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18 credit points of MEDS2XXX units |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the background and explain the promise of new treatments for human diseases.
- LO2. Integrate, apply and explore the boundaries and challenges of medical science knowledge in the development of novel therapies and interventions across a range of diseases.
- LO3. Describe what is on the horizon for the future of medical science including the boundaries of bioengineering and the ethics involved.
- LO4. Synthesise and critically analyse medical science literature to discover future challenges in medical science.
- LO5. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as critical thinking and research writing skills.
- LO6. Collaborate effectively, responsibly, respectfully, professionally, ethically and safely through teamwork.
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