ObjectivesProvides the knowledge, skills and attributes required to prepare graduates for the profession of Biomedical Scientist. Covers the theory and practical experience and knowledge necessary for graduates to gain employment, and where appropriate, be registered in the Biomedical professions. Includes studies in the following areas: Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Ethics.
Entry requirementsMinimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
Academic titleBachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Course descriptionThis course is available for on-campus study by students with an International student visa. Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) students can study unitsets in the following disciplines as part of this course:
Supporting Majors and Minors
Students are recommended to select a Supporting Major or Minor in Human Genetics or an equivalent laboratory based field with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This is a 360 credit point course, consisting of 240 credit points of Biomedical Science core units (16 units) and 120 credit points consisting of a Supporting Major or a Minor, plus two Electives (8 units).
Year One
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
HST1124 Health Communication 15
SCH1101 Cultural Studies 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
Semester 2
SCH1104 Introduction to Pathophysiology 15
SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
Year Two
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
HST1109 Epidemiology 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
HST2122 Health Research Methodology 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
Semester 2
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
SCH2131 Drugs in Society 15
SCH2204 Pre Hospital Policy, Ethics and
Legal Issues 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
Year Three
Unit Description Points
Semester 1
SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease 15
One unit from either
HST3501 Health Research Project 15
or
SCH2204 Pre Hospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues 15
Plus 2 Supporting major, minor or elective units
Semester 2
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing 15
One unit from either
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
or
SCH3239 Human Immunology 15
Plus 2 Supporting major, minor or elective units