Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) is designed to provide a strong and practical foundation for research and professional employment.

You will learn to:

understand and apply advanced theories, concepts and techniques to recognise, and seek solutions for, scientific problems demonstrate and develop independence of thought and critical analysis contribute effectively to work and research groups communicate at a high level in both written and oral forms.

Choose one of three award titles, depending on the area of focus of your honours research project:

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Nutrition Science) Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Sport and Exercise Science) The honours qualification opens a direct pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy, and enhances professional career progressions in a variety of areas.

Domestic Students

The core of the honours program is a 48 credit point project that will provide you with the opportunity to learn about research by completing a project with an experienced researcher who acts as both supervisor and mentor. You will learn about the types of processes, creativity and analytical thinking that lead to scientific and technological advances and how to communicate such findings in a rigorous, systematic manner. The course consists of two 12 credit point units covering advanced discipline readings and readings in biomedical science; two 12 credit point units covering research strategies; and a 48 credit point research project.

Study areas

Health research at QUT is focused on those areas that impact significantly on the health of individuals and communities. We have a student research topic database to help you search for research projects and supervisors in your area of interest. See our current student topics.

Key areas of research strength include:

• cancer
• chronic disease, supportive and palliative care
• environmental health
• exercise, nutrition and metabolism
• health services
• infectious diseases
• injury prevention
• mental health and wellbeing
• social determinants of health
• vision improvement
• wound and tissue restoration.

International Students

The core of the honours program is a 48 credit-point project that will provide you with the opportunity to learn about research by completing a project with an experienced researcher who acts as both supervisor and mentor. You will learn about the types of processes, creativity and analytical thinking that lead to scientific and technological advances and how to communicate such findings in a rigorous, systematic manner. The course consists of two 12 credit point units covering advanced discipline readings and readings in biomedical science; two 12 credit point units covering research strategies; and a 48 credit point research project.

Study areas

Health research at QUT is focused on those areas that impact significantly on the health of individuals and communities. We have a student research topic database to help you search for research projects and supervisors in your area of interest. See our current student topics.

Key areas of research strength include:

• Cancer
• Chronic Disease, Supportive and Palliative Care
• Environmental Health
• Exercise, Nutrition and Metabolism
• Health Services
• Infectious Diseases
• Injury Prevention
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Social Determinants of Health
• Vision Improvement
• Wound and Tissue Restoration.

A recognised bachelor degree in agriculture science, engineering, health, information technology, mathematics, science, or veterinary science with a minimum grade point average of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale), completed within the last 2 years, plus:

• Suitable honours topic
• Proposed honours supervisor

If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:

• Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
• Completed a double degree and excelled in the relevant degree part of your double degree

you are encouraged to apply.

Places are subject to supervisor availability, infrastructure, and other required resources.

 

Professional recognition(DOM,INT)

Australasian graduates may seek membership into one or more of the following organisations: Association of Clinical Biochemists, AusBiotech Ltd, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Medical Research, and Australian Society for Microbiology. Eligibility for membership is based on the combination of units undertaken in the honours degree and the bachelor course that underpins it.

Possible careers

• Biochemist
• Biotechnologist
• Cardiac and Vascular Scientist
• Life scientist
• Medical Scientist
• Microbiologist
• Neurophysiologist
• Pathology Scientist
• Pharmaceutical representative
• Reproductive Technician
• Research officer
• Respiratory Scientist
• Scientific Recruitment Officer
• Sleep Scientist
• Toxicologist