Overview
Overview
Are you interested in a career in medicine or health? This course will prepare you for entry into most Curtin health courses (including Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), giving you the skills and confidence to study a health course in a culturally appropriate environment.
You’ll study several foundation subjects, including health sciences, chemistry, mathematics, academic literacy and study skills.
Completion of two units – Foundations for Professional Health Practice, and Human Structure and Function – will be credited to your chosen degree.
What you'll learn
- develop and demonstrate medical and scientific knowledge in an academic environment to promote self-directed and independent learning
- critically reflect upon health issues utilizing rational and logical processes to develop innovative solutions
- utilize technologies to locate and identify relevant information to a specific given context and make an informed judgement
- demonstrate effective and collaboratively appropriate communication skills in a range of environments by responding clearly, sensitively, and effectively to people
- use technology appropriately to develop research skills, access and interpret resources to connect and communicate effectively to a wider community
- be self-motivated and take responsibility for one’s own learning to source new and relevant information to develop lifelong learning behaviour & self-evaluation processes
- consider global and cultural issues in a health context from a variety of perspectives
- demonstrate respect for cultural diversity with effective and culturally competent communication and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and value their human rights in a university or community environment
- work ethically and professionally both within a team and independently by demonstrating professional values including commitment to high quality health standards, compassion, empathy and respect for all people
