Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours)
James Cook University
About
JCU Clinical Sciences (Honours) graduates are multi-skilled and find employment in a large range of private and public health clinics.
Many go on to higher research studies or postgraduate study in other health sciences.Graduates pursue careers in various areas including private or public health care, education, or research.You could find employment as a clinical measurement scientist in cardiac, respiratory, and sleep investigation units of hospitals, or as a neuro and renal physiologist.Clinical Sciences (Honours) graduates may also choose to apply for graduate entry into medicine, veterinary science, physiotherapy, dentistry, or other health sciences.
Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
Teaching Period 1
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BM1001:03 Introduction to Biomedicine
BM1002:03 Anatomy: Principles and Systems
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
Teaching Period 2
BM1003:03 Biomedicine in the Tropics
BM1004:03 Anatomy and Physiology 2
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
HS1401:03 Health and Health Care in Australia
Level 2
Teaching Period 1
BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry
HS2402:03 Health Professional Research 1
MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity
PP2101:03 Medical Physiology 1
Teaching Period 2
BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics
PP2150:03 Introduction to Medical Pharmacology or BC2024:03 Cell Biology
MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology
PP2201:03 Medical Physiology 2
Level 3
Teaching Period 1
BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology
PP3101:03 Advanced and Integrated Physiology
PP3151:03 General Pathobiology
Teaching Period 2
BM3000:03 Advanced Projects in Biomedicine
PP3251:03 Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
PLUS
OPTIONS
Select 6 credit points of specified elective subjects from List 1
List 1
AT3001:03 Advanced Anatomy by Dissection
BC3201:03 Bioengineering
MI3031:03 Diagnosis of Viral Disease in Aquaculture
MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases
MI3071: 03 Molecular Analysis of Tropical Microbes
PP3252:03 Neuropharmacology
Level 4
Teaching Period 1
BM5001:06 Professional Placement 1
BM5003:06 Clinical Measurements 1
Teaching Period 2
BM5002:06 Professional Placement 2
BM5004:06 Clinical Measurements 2
Entry requirements
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| Course pre-requisites | English, Mathematical Methods, Chemistry (Units 3/4,C) Recommended: one of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics (Units 3/4,C) |
| Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
| Additional selection requirements | Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
| Post admission requirements | This course may have specific admission requirements such as immunisation, a Suitability to Work with Children Card, a federal police check and/or other conditions that students must comply with. Students must complete all professional experience placement requirements by the prescribed deadlines and maintain currency of these requirements in order to stay admitted in the course. You will find your course requirements here: https://www.jcu.edu.au/professional-experience-placement/preparation-checklists A candidate admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours) at this university will be permitted to continue to the fourth year of study if that candidate has achieved an overall minimum grade point average of 5.0 (ie. credit average) across level 3. In addition, admission to fourth year is dependent on successful application and interview with Clinical Placement Supervisors, placement availability and at the discretion of the Course Co-ordinator. |
Learning outcomes
Learn the principles of medicine, chemistry, biology and experimental science and become an expert in scientific enquiry.
In your third year, you will choose from specialised electives to suit your interests. In your final year, work directly with real-world patients in both urban and rural practical placements, and provide services for rural and remote communities.
Become a clinical scientist and make a difference. Clinical Sciences graduates are flexible, uniquely-equipped professionals who contribute valuably to both healthcare teams and scientific discovery.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects, including pre-placement requirements.
Additional information
Requirements
You'll require Hepatitis B immunisation, current Queensland First Aid and CPR certificates, a Suitability to Work with Children (Blue Card) and an Australian Federal Police check before undertaking placements.
Flexible Entry
JCU offers flexible entry into this sought-after degree. So if you hold level 1-3 in the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, or you have relevant experience in medical technology, you're welcome to apply. JCU will make every effort to accommodate you in the Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours).
Honours
The Honours component of this degree is embedded into the course.
Institution
