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Master of Laboratory Quality Analysis and Management

LQAM12MV2

Faculty:
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Award:
Master of Laboratory Quality Analysis and Management (MLabQAMgt)
Admission Requirement:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent
• GPA of 4.50 (out of 7.00)
English Language Proficiency:
IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 1 year - 2 years depending on RPL granted
Commencement:
North Ryde — Session 1 (February)
North Ryde — Session 2 (July)
Volume of Learning:
Equivalent to 2 years
General requirements:
Minimum number of credit points 64
Minimum number of credit points at 600 level 16
Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above 48
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award.

Specific minimum requirements:

Credit points

600 level

Required
either
or
 
Chemical Analysis I (4)
 
4
Analysis and Measurement (4)
 
Required
4 cp from
 
Organic Synthesis (4)
 
 
Medicinal Chemistry (4)
 
4
Physical and Environmental Chemistry I (4)
 
Required
8cp from
 
Organic Synthesis (4)
 
 
Medicinal Chemistry (4)
 
 
Physical and Environmental Chemistry I (4)
 
 
Microbiology (4)
 
 
Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 1 (4)
 
 
Foundations of Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences 2 (4)
 
 
Microbiology and Molecular Biology (4)
 
8
Synthesis (4)
 

800 level

Required
4
Entrepreneurship in Business (4)
 
Required
4
Chemical Analysis II (4)
 
Required
4
Analytical Measurement Uncertainty and Method Validation (4)
 
Required
4
Laboratory Quality Systems (4)
 
Required
4
Project and Risk Management (4)
 
Required
28cp from
 
Safety and Quality in Hospital Care (4)
 
 
Protein Discovery and Analysis (4)
 
 
Functional Proteomics (4)
 
 
Advanced Medicinal Chemistry (4)
 
 
Leading and Managing in Culturally Diverse Environments (4)
 
 
Intercultural Communication (4)
 
 
Managing Customer Relationships (4)
 
 
Statistical Design (4)
 
 
Multivariate Analysis (4)
 
 
Statistical Graphics (4)
 
28
Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics (4)
 

TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM

64
Program Learning Outcomes and Additional Information
AQF Level Level 9 Masters by Coursework Degree
CRICOS Code 083799B
Overview and Aims of the Program This program is primarily designed to cater for practising analytical chemists, laboratory supervisors and/or laboratory managers who need to gain advanced understanding of the current requirements for laboratory accreditation, particularly in the area of quality assurance and laboratory management. A unique feature of the program is the continuing collaboration between Macquarie University and two authoritative organisations in Australia, The National Measurement Institute and The National Association of Testing Authorities, in developing lecture materials for two core units of study in the program.
Graduate Capabilities

The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:

Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative


Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible

Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning

Program Learning Outcomes By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to:

1. develop and critically evaluate a quality control scheme for any given type of measurement (K, T, P, C, E, J)
2. apply both at theoretical and practical level, a set of advanced analytical techniques to real life analytical problems (K, T, P, C, E, J)
3. research, develop and validate new techniques and methods of analysis (K, T, P, C, E, J)
4. plan a validation program for a given method of analysis (K, T, P, C, E, J)
5. identify critical aspects in a given method of analysis (K, T, P, C, E, J)
6. estimate the uncertainty for a given analytical result (K, T, P, C, E, J)
7. develop Reference Materials for calibration in analytical validation methods (K, T, P, C, E, J)
8. organise and evaluate Collaborative Studies (K, T, P, C, E, J)
9. critically evaluate the current state of worldwide standardisation and comparability of analytical results (K, T, P, C, E, J)
10. apply recognised methods and appropriate practical techniques and tools, and being able to adapt these techniques when necessary (K, T, P, C, E, J).
11. should have the capacity to communicate chemical knowledge by appropriately documenting the essential details of procedures undertaken, key observations, results and conclusions, and present information with articulate arguments and conclusions, in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences, and for a range of purposes (K, T, P, C, E, J)
12. should be able to express your understanding of the place and importance of chemistry in the local and global community including that chemistry is a creative endeavor involved in acquiring and applying knowledge, playing an essential role in society by underpinning industrial, technological and medical advances (K, T, P, C, E, J)
Learning and Teaching Methods There is a mix of teaching methods used in the program including:
• face-to-face lectures
• practical laboratory sessions in chemistry-based units
• collaborative laboratory work - students are to work in teams during laboratory sessions
• research projects in many chemistry-based units
• students in some units of study will be engaged in "lectorial" incorporating discussion, problem solving and engaging in the application of lecture materials to real-life problems
• students will be engaged in self-assessment tasks in some of the units of study.
Assessment Teaching begins with predetermined learning outcomes and the purpose of assessment is to realise whether these outcomes have been attained. For you, the student, assessment acts both as a guide to your learning and also as a means of determining whether you have acquired the skills and expertise necessary to function as a future personnel in laboratory quality analysis and management. Assessment in this program thus serves to ensure both theoretical and practical competency has been achieved.

Across the units, there are three commonly used modes of assessment:
• assignments - a mix of quantitative and descriptive tasks based on lecture materials
• laboratory reports - a mix of written reports and oral presentations
• final exams.
In many units, students are also required to complete a research project and students are to submit a written report and also orally present the work in front of the class.

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules, visit: http://mq.edu.au/policy/
Recognition of Prior Learning

Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy (see www.mq.edu.au/policy) and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. The RPL pages contain information on how to apply, links to registers, and the approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit. 


Domestic Students
For undergraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For domestic postgraduate RPL information visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl


International Students
For RPL information visit www.mq.edu.au/international/rpl

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Support for Learning

Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.

Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/

Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/wellbeing

Program Standards and Quality

The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders.

Graduate Destinations and Employability More than 50% of students enrolled in the program are current employees of various organisations including biotechnology companies, environmental testing laboratories, medical and pharmaceutical testing laboratories. In the program, students gain comprehensive understanding of the theoretical principles of many commonly used analytical techniques, in addition to hands-on experience in applying these techniques to analysis of real-life samples. Students are required to statistically evaluate the results obtained as part of the validation procedure of analytical techniques. The program is also supported by a list of relevant subjects.
Assessment Regulations

This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy.

Accreditation This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.

To be accredited with The Royal Australian Chemical Institute in 12 months.

2017 Unit Information

When offered:
S1 Day
Prerequisites:
Permission of Executive Dean of Faculty
Corequisites:
None
NCCWs:
HSC Chinese, CHN113, CHN148