C10115v8 Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Overview

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science provides a strong professional and industry focus. Students obtain a solid foundation in both biological and medical sciences, and practical experimentation through extensive theoretical knowledge and advanced laboratory skills.

This course provides 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 laboratory skills required to participate in research aimed at the prevention or treatment of disease.

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 24 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 a 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. 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.

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below.

Honours

Professional recognition

The course is recognised by the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS) (in order to secure AIMS accreditation, students must complete subjects as outlined in the AIMS accredited pathway).

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