C10115v7 Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Overview

This course provides an in-depth understanding of how the body works at the cellular level, what causes disease and the techniques of laboratory diagnosis of disease, including the expanding area of molecular based diagnostic techniques. Students gain the underpinning knowledge and lab skills required to participate in research aimed at the prevention or treatment of disease.

This course provides a strong professional and industry focus. With extensive theoretical knowledge and advanced laboratory skills in medical laboratory science, students obtain a solid background in the biological/medical sciences and practical experimentation.

Career options

Career options include positions in diagnostic medical laboratories, pharmaceutical, biomedical and biotechnology industries. Students may pursue a career in biomedical research in hospitals or other research institutes. Biomedical science also provides excellent preparation for entry into graduate medical degrees.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject.

HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Chemistry are recommended.

Course duration and attendance

Students can complete the course over three years full time. Full-time attendance involves approximately 20 hours each week on campus.

Students may also be able to complete the course in part-time mode, usually at the rate of two subjects per semester (a 50 per cent load) taking six years to complete. Part-time students are required to attend some sessions in daytime hours.

Course structure

The course comprises a total of 144 credit points, made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of elective subjects. There is choice within the core subjects, enabling students to focus on a particular theme or area of expertise. The elective subjects enable students to increase their expertise in the biomedical science area or in other areas of science or other disciplines in the university. This can be in the form of a specialised 24-credit-point sub-major or by a varied selection of subjects.

Students must satisfactorily complete all core subjects and the required number of credit points of elective/second major subjects for award of the degree.

Industrial training/professional practice

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The program shown assumes full-time attendance.

Honours

Professional recognition

Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS)

Other information

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