Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

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Edith Cowan University Joondalup Campus

Comments about Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) - On Campus - Joondalup - Western Australia

• Objectives
  Provides 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 requirements
  Minimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
• Academic title
  Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
• Course description
  This 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

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