The Master of Preclinical Science is an exit qualification only. It provides an exit for ANU students in the Doctor of Medicine and Surgery who have already completed 96 units of courses as listed in the admission statement.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe in molecular, cellular and physiological terms the biological basis of human health and disease.

2. Synthesise information obtained from the medical history, physical examination and investigations to identify a problem list in a medical case.

3. Discuss the scientific basis of pharmacological management of health conditions.

4. Discuss biological, social and environmental determinants of health and evaluate approaches to study the relationship between these factors and health outcomes.

5. Describe evidence based approaches within health care as they relate to health outcomes, quality and safety.

6. Discuss the structure and functions of the Australian health care system.

7. Demonstrate knowledge of Australian Indigenous culture and history, and the impact this has on health.

8. Discuss key principles of ethics, law and human rights in health and disease.

9. Design and complete a research project in a health or medicine discipline.