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Foundations of Medicine 1 (8131MED)

This course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of medicine while helping you develop essential self-directed learning skills. You will also explore the haematological, immunological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, studying both their normal function and the impact of disease.

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Course study information

Credit points (awarded)

20 (20)

Study level

Postgraduate

Student contribution band

Band 3

Usually available

Gold Coast Trimester 1Other Campus Trimester 1

Course offerings and timetables

2025 Trimester 1, Sunshine Coast Health Inst - Mixed Mode

Convenor

Miss Bridget Barnett
Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
14 January 2025
Last date to add a course
27 January 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
19 February 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
10 March 2025
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program 5099

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (15093) Open Monday 13:00 - 16:50
27 January 2025 - 10 February 2025,
24 February 2025 - 9 June 2025 		Online
Friday 09:00 - 11:50
31 January 2025 - 14 February 2025,
28 February 2025 - 13 June 2025 		Online
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must enrol in one Practicum
Practicum (15096) Open Tuesday 12:30 - 14:20
4 February 2025 - 11 February 2025,
25 February 2025,
11 March 2025 - 18 March 2025,
22 April 2025,
13 May 2025 - 20 May 2025,
3 June 2025 - 10 June 2025 		Held off campus
Tuesday 15:30 - 17:20
14 January 2025,
28 January 2025 - 4 February 2025 		Held off campus
Tuesday 12:30 - 15:20
8 April 2025,
22 April 2025 - 27 May 2025,
10 June 2025 		Held off campus
Practicum (15095) Open Tuesday 08:30 - 10:20
4 February 2025 - 11 February 2025,
25 February 2025,
11 March 2025 - 18 March 2025,
22 April 2025,
13 May 2025 - 20 May 2025,
3 June 2025 - 10 June 2025 		Held off campus
Tuesday 15:30 - 17:20
14 January 2025,
28 January 2025 - 4 February 2025 		Held off campus
Tuesday 08:30 - 11:20
8 April 2025,
22 April 2025 - 27 May 2025,
10 June 2025 		Held off campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must enrol in this Tutorial
Tutorial (15094) Open Friday 13:30 - 15:50
21 February 2025,, 14 February 2025,
28 March 2025,
9 May 2025,
6 June 2025 		Held in SCHI
2025 Trimester 1, Gold Coast, On Campus - Mixed Mode

Convenor

Dr Sujeevi Nawaratna
Course profile is currently unavailable

Key dates

Course start date
27 January 2025
Last date to add a course
9 February 2025
Last date to drop a course without financial penalty (Census date)
4 March 2025
Last date to drop a course without academic failure
23 March 2025
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine program 5099

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Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Lecture
Lecture (15089) Open Monday 08:00 - 12:50
27 January 2025 - 9 June 2025
 G40 LEC TH 1
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 08:00 - 12:50
31 January 2025
 G40 AUDITORIUM
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 08:00 - 12:50
7 February 2025 - 13 June 2025
 G40 LEC TH 1
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend one Practicum
Practicum (15092) Open Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50
16 April 2025 - 28 May 2025
 G40 10.26, G40 10.24
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
 Pathways 4, 5, 6
Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50
16 April 2025 - 28 May 2025,
11 June 2025 		G40 10.25
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
 Pathways 4, 5, 6
Wednesday 13:00 - 15:50
5 February 2025 - 12 February 2025,
26 February 2025,
12 March 2025 - 19 March 2025,
23 April 2025,
14 May 2025 - 21 May 2025 		G40 10.11
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
 Pathways 4, 5, 6
Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50
11 June 2025
 G40 10.24, G40 10.26
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
 Pathways 4, 5, 6
Practicum (15091) Open Wednesday 09:00 - 11:50
5 February 2025 - 12 February 2025,
26 February 2025,
12 March 2025 - 19 March 2025,
23 April 2025,
14 May 2025 - 21 May 2025 		G40 10.11
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
 Pathways 1,2,3
Wednesday 13:00 - 15:50
16 April 2025 - 28 May 2025
 G40 10.24, G40 10.26, G40 10.25
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
 Pathways 1,2,3
Wednesday 13:00 - 15:50
11 June 2025
 G40 10.26, G40 10.24, G40 10.25
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
 Pathways 1,2,3
Class Availability When Where Notes
You must attend this Tutorial
Tutorial (15090) Open Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 February 2025
 G30 1.13/1.17, G30 1.11/1.12
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 February 2025
 G40 5.52A/5.52, G40 4.114, G40 7.102A/102
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 February 2025
 G42 2.15
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
28 February 2025,
28 March 2025,
9 May 2025,
13 June 2025 		G40 LEC TH 1
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
7 March 2025
 G30 1.11/1.12
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
7 March 2025
 G30 1.13/1.17
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
7 March 2025
 G40 4.114
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
7 March 2025
 G40 5.52A/5.52
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
7 March 2025
 G40 7.102A/102
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
7 March 2025
 G42 2.15
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 March 2025
 G30 1.11/1.12
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 March 2025
 G30 1.13/1.17
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 March 2025
 G40 4.114
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 March 2025
 G40 5.52A/5.52
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 March 2025
 G42 2.15
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
21 March 2025,
4 April 2025 		G40 7.102A/102
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
4 April 2025
 G30 1.13/1.17, G30 1.11/1.12
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
4 April 2025
 G40 5.52A/5.52, G40 4.114
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
4 April 2025
 G42 2.15
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
2 May 2025
 G30 1.13/1.17, G30 1.11/1.12
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
2 May 2025
 G40 4.114, G40 5.52A/5.52
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
2 May 2025
 G40 7.102A/102
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
2 May 2025
 G42 2.15
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
30 May 2025 - 6 June 2025
 G30 1.11/1.12
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
30 May 2025 - 6 June 2025
 G30 1.13/1.17
Arts & Education
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
30 May 2025 - 6 June 2025
 G40 4.114, G40 5.52A/5.52
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
30 May 2025 - 6 June 2025
 G40 7.102A/102
Griffith Health Centre
Gold Coast Campus
Friday 14:00 - 16:20
30 May 2025 - 6 June 2025
 G42 2.15
Griffith Business School
Gold Coast Campus