Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Do you have an interest in medical biology and human health?

Are you keen to discover more about human disease, from its cause and diagnosis through to novel treatments and cures?Biomedical scientists are vitally important.

They advance world-changing discoveries to improve the health and quality of people’s lives.The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 150 in the world for biological sciences and best in South Australia*.

Students will start from a broad base in their first year that includes biology and chemistry. In their second year students begin to specialise with a focus on biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and immunology. Students choose two majors in their third year with at least one in biochemistry, genetics or microbiology and immunology. By the end of their studies students will have acquired broad knowledge of biomedical science and an in depth grounding in at least one core biomedical science discipline with a substantial research focus.

Academic Program Rules

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Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Areas of Specialisation

Biochemistry Genetics Microbiology & Immunology

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan Year1 S1 BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells CHEM 1100 Chemistry IAOrCHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units S2 BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives CHEM 1200 Chemistry IBOr CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units which may include BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units Year2 S1 BIOMED 2510 Biomedical Science IIA(3 units) For a major in Biochemistry*BIOCHEM 2500 Biochemistry II: Molecularand Cell Biology (3 units) OrApproved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units For a major in Genetics*GENETICS 2510 Genetics IIA: Foundation of Genetics (3 units) OrApproved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units For a major in Microbiology & Immunology*MICRO 2500 Microbiology II(3 units) OrApproved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units S2 BIOMED 2520 Biomedical Science IIB(3 units) For a major in Biochemistry*BIOCHEM 2501 Biochemistry II: Metabolism (3 units) OrApproved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units For a major in Genetics*GENETICS 2520 Genetics IIB: Function & Diversity of Genomes(3 units) OrApproved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units For a major in Microbiology & Immunology*MICRO 2501 Immunology and Virology II (3 units) OrApproved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units Year3 S1 For a major in BiochemistryBIOCHEM 3230 Molecular and Structural Biology III (Biomedical Science) (6 units) OrFor a major in GeneticsGENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III (6 units) OrFor a major in Microbiology & ImmunologyMICRO 3102 Infection and Immunity IIIA (Biomedical Science) (6 units) Additional Level III Courses (which may include a major) in the disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics or Microbiology & Immunology from the Bachelor of Science S2 For a major in BiochemistryBIOCHEM 3235 Cancer, Stem Cells & Developmental Biology III (Biomedical Science) (6 units) OrFor a major in GeneticsGENETICS 3212 Gene Expression and Human and Developmental Genetics (Biomedical Science) III (6 units) OrFor a major in Microbiology & ImmunologyMICRO 3202 Infection and Immunity IIIB (Biomedical Science) (6 units) Additional Level III Courses (which may include a major) in the disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics or Microbiology & Immunology from the Bachelor of Science *At least 12 units selected from these courses must be presented. These courses will be selected to provide pathway/s towards major/s at Level III.

Assessment

Exams, written and oral assignments and investigative projects; includes both individual and group participation.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

As a graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and experience for a career in biomedical research, in hospital laboratories, research institutes, universities or private companies.It is common for graduates to continue their research training by enrolling in a Master of Philosophy or Honours program. Many graduates have successfully used this program as a pathway towards further study in graduate entry medicine or allied health programs. Graduates of this program are likely to be found as scientists in:

• clinical or research laboratories
• biomedical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Industry Placement

Potential careers

Biomedical Scientist, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Technician, Public Health Scientist, Toxicologist, Microbiologist, Physiologist, Immunologist, Biochemist, Bioinformatics, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Environmental Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Molecular Biology, Neuroscientist, Plant Biotechnologist, Research Scientist, Science Communicators, Pharmacologist, Life Scientist, Medical Scientist, ...