Program Overview
The Medical Science at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Medical Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 3,200 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Bathurst, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biomedical Research Methods
- Research Proposal
- Processes of Pathology
- Molecular Pathology
- Laboratory Quality Control
- Integrated Medical Laboratory Science
- Reflecting on Health Care Systems
- Management and Leadership of Health and Aged Care Services
- Human Reproductive Biology
- Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics
- Immunology
- Clinical Bacteriology
- Virology, Mycology & Parasitology (16)
- Dissertation (32 points)
- Bioethics
- Contexts of Health Promotion
- Evidence-based Health Care Delivery
- Human Resources Management (Health Services)
- Advanced Pulmonary Function Testing
- Advanced Respiratory Laboratory Diagnostics
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Science and Society
- Ethics, Law and Medical Science
- Advanced Haematology
- Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This course is available to applicants with either a three-year or four-year undergraduate bachelor degree in a relevant area, or one of the following from CSU:
- Graduate Certificate in Asthma and Respiratory Management
- Graduate Certificate in Respiratory Science
Applicants wishing to complete the Pathology specialisation should have a minimum of two years\' full-time employment as a medical laboratory scientist (or equivalent).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 3,200 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 3,200 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Charles Sturt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-03-18
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months