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MEDS3001: Contemporary Medical Challenges
2025 unit information
This unit examines how scientists address contemporary medical challenges through rigorous research. For medical research to improve health outcomes, scientists must communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, from government and the healthcare system to patients and the public. Building on what you learned in second year, you will explore how we research, manage and communicate advances in the prevention and treatment of complex and widespread diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. You will work with our best researchers to investigate the complex science behind disease, and the subtle strategies we use to communicate it. You will work with a range of experts (including storytellers, sociologists, media professionals, linguists, bio-designers and data-visualisers) to shape this communication. Individually and in groups, you will develop your skills in communicating complex research findings to diverse target audiences (such as children, patients and the elderly) to influence their behaviour and produce positive health outcomes. You will develop effective strategies for working in the space between current medical science research and the health needs of patients and the public. These are essential skills for anyone pursuing a career in medical science.
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 MEDS20XX |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain the significance of current medical science research findings, including translational clinical outcomes.
- LO2. Demonstrate your ability to communicate scientifically through the use of non-science disciplines, such as policy and ethics.
- LO3. Evaluate and apply evidence-based information from different sources to a given medical science problem.
- LO4. Identify creative and innovative problem solving techniques to enhance individuals and collaborative efforts.
- LO5. Communicate and collaborate with diverse groups from multiple disciplines and cultures.
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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