Teetee, I never had that problem with the book list at my Univeristy but as your son is attending the same Uni as you, I would take on board that advice. Particularly if he is studying similar subjects to you...
Good plan about the post-grad mid. The path I want to follow requires me to have critical care and mid qualifications so I will also be doing it as a post-grad course down the track
All the best with your studies!

MG