Clinical and health sciences begin as early as the second year with practical work in the laboratories of the School of Dentistry and clinical lectures in the clinics of the Royal Melboume Dental Hospital. Clinical clinical studies begin in the first year of the undergraduate program, with clinical studies assigned to the teaching hospitals of the University of Melbourne's General Clinical Schools. In the second year, Anatomy 2 (Physiotherapy), Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology 2, Physiology 2 (Physiotherapy) and Principles and Practice of Physiotherapy 2 are continued and the following further subjects are taken: Community Health and Integrated Physiology, Electrotherapy, Human Movement Development, iVeroscience (Physiotherapy ), pathology (physiotherapy) and research methods 1.
Main elements of these subjects are carried out in the teaching hospitals of the general clinical schools. These experiments are an essential part of the course and exemptions are not possible. All animal experiments at the university are subject to the strict control of the Animal Experiments Ethics Committee.
Basic biological sciences form the core of the course and a selection of professional subjects is offered within the range of disciplines listed above. Students are introduced to the role of the legal practitioner in the legal system, and their case management portfolio will be included in the assessment. The MDSc program is designed to take cognizance of the growth and change in knowledge and practice within dental science.
Information on the Master of Physiotherapy by research program can be obtained from the School of Physiotherapy.
Careers for Medicine, Dental Science, Physiotherapy and Behavioural Science
Medicine
Medicine Subjects
Assessment A 3-hour written test at the end of the semester as well as written assignments that follow the semester. Assessment A 3-hour written exam (50 per cent) on material from the second year and a 30-minute oral exam (30 per cent) on the entire course in Anatomy (including 1st year material) at the end of the semester. Developmental biology/embryology: Development of head and neck, respiratory, digestive and urogenital systems and placenta.
Assessment A 3-hour written test at the end of 1. semester, which covers both semesters of the Physiology course (85 per cent). Laboratory class work on the regional anatomy of the human nervous system and the organization of the sensory and motor systems; brainstem and cerebellum;. Prescribed texts: As for 521-021 General Biochemistry plus Watson J et al. Molecular Biology of the Gene Vol 2 4th Edition.
Assessment A 1-hour written test at the end of 1. semester (15 per cent) and a 3-hour written test at the end of the 2nd semester (85 per cent). A 3-hour written test (55 per cent) and a 2-hour practical test (30 per cent) at the end of the second semester. A 2-hour written test at the end of 1. semester (55 per cent) and a 90-minute written test (35 per cent) and a project report of up to 2000 words (10 per cent) at the end of 2. term.
To evaluate: the importance of basic biological sciences in the understanding of clinical manifestations of disease processes; the intelligent use of knowledge of the basic biological and medical sciences in the investigation and management of patient problems. The intelligent use of knowledge of the basic biological and medical sciences in the investigation and management of patient problems. The interaction of the child and the family, the basis of the development of the basis of the personality to understand the behavior and emotional disorders; the impact of emotional problems on illness.
Content Involvement in patient care and the experiences of patients' families in 'contextual psychiatry', a range of problems for patients on general hospital wards in addition to the care of patients on psychiatric wards. Social, psychological and physical treatment methods Society's influence on the psychiatric patient and the patient's family. This long case assessment will be held in the last week of the psychiatric placement along with a 3 hour professional written examination.
A structured 2-hour oral exam with objective-based oral exercises of problems in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Neonatal Pediatrics (37.5 percent) and a 3-hour written examination (37.5 percent) at the end of the course. Remedial options will be undertaken by students who have failed a course in the fifth year of the course; these will be determined by the supplementary assessment in the relevant unit.
Dental Science Subjects
Comprehetul: anatomy terminology of the principles relating to each of the following types of anatomical structures: skin, fascia and skeletal muscles; bones and joints; offal; veins and nerves; Content Structure, organization and development of the human body with emphasis on clinically important aspects of anatomy. Histology - light and electronic - microscopic structure of cells and basic tissues of the human body.
Developmental Biology/Embryology - reproduction of mammals, embryo formation processes, fetal-maternal relationships and the development of the basic tissues of the human body. The stereochemistry of simple organic molecules and its application to understanding the relationship between molecular shape and biological activity. Understand: the principles of the relationship between oral healing, behavior and oral diseases; the processes of somatic, _ physiological and psychological growth and development; the properties and uses of dental materials; the range of oral functions and the principles involved in protecting oral tissue from disease and maintaining oral functional integrity.
Appreciate: the importance of history taking, diagnosis and records for success in patient care; the principles of clinical practice; the implications of behavior in the delivery of dental care; the desirability of maintaining oral health in treated patients. Assessment A 3-hour written exam (70 percent) and a two-hour practical exam (30 percent) at the end of the semester. The aim is to give teachers an understanding of the structure and organization of the head and neck and includes developmental and functional perspectives.
Assessment A 3-hour written examination at the end of the first semester including material from the first year lectures on proteins (85 percent); practical and laboratory work during the semester (15 percent). Assessment Two 3-hour written exams at the end of the year (35 percent each); Clinical, practical and written work throughout the year (20 percent); specific written assignments (no more than three) (10 percent). Content: Key concepts of general pathology (including growth disorders and neoplasia, inflammation and repair, circulatory disorders) and a study of the specific pathology of major organ systems.
One session of three hours per week during the first semester for the completion of the research project started in the fourth year, Dental Smdies 4. Developed: an understanding of the clinical women and namral history of medical conditions; skills to communicate and relate to patients; the ability to take a comprehensive history,. Appreciate: the role and responsibilities of the general dental practitioner in providing comprehensive total patient care;.
Physiotherapy Subjects
Appreciate: the need to integrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology and kinesiology in the understanding of the theory and practice of physiotherapy the need to apply scientific attitudes to investigation and critical analysis to physiotherapy practice. This subject begins the integration of theory and practice of electrotherapy with apphcation to selected clinical conditions. Had developed: an ability to observe and analyze normal posture and movement in the child; an ability to interact with the cluldren; basic skills in assessment and testing of the sensorimotor system;.
The regional anatomy of the sinus system and the organization of the sensory and motor systems. Has developed: skills in subjective and objective assessment of the relevant patient groups; the ability to identify and prioritize assessment findings in order to develop an appropriate treatment plan;. Content The quality of the health care system and the interaction of physiotherapists with the community, their patients and other health professionals.
Appreciate: the non-clinical skills associated with physiotherapy required to function as a competent member of the physiotherapy profession. Smdents develop an understanding of the social, cultural and political context of healthcare management, the role of the physiotherapist and the apphcation of physiotherapy within the chosen placement. Evidence of knowledge of the healthcare system in the region and the role of physiotherapy within this system will be identified in the document.
Assess: the role of the physiotherapist in multidisciplinary clinical settings; the need for ongoing responsibility for self-learning and development. Appreciate: the importance of critical and innovative thinking in the clinical practice of neurological physiotherapy and in understanding the biological, psychological and social issues involved in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological deficits. Particular emphasis will be placed on the pathology of the conditions and the theoretical rationale for intervention.
Have developed: skills in physiotherapeutic treatment of older clients; knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist and other members of the health team in the treatment of elderly patients; a knowledge of agencies involved in the provision of aged care services;. Understand: the role of physiotherapy in elective placement and the rationale of selected physiotherapy approaches to management; the role of other health professionals and community members in the outcome of physical therapy management; the need for continuing professional training in physiotherapy. Appreciate: the specific needs and complex nature of clients with long-term and/or multiple problems; the importance of the interaction between children and their families and the family units as a whole; the importance of physiotherapy as part of the interdisciplinary team involved in the treatment of clients.
Appreciate: the use of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation as an additional therapeutic mode in the physiotherapeutic treatment of the patient with neurological dysfunction. Understand: Principles of Patient Management in the Clinical Issues Presented in the Series; pobcies and processes of the healthcare system.
