Bachelor of Health and Biomedical Sciences (Honours)

This program has been designed to equip you with a transferable skill set relevant for a future career in academic and applied research (including further learning), diagnostic services, industry, medical marketing, scientific communication and many other STEM-related careers.As a higher performing student with a completed BBiomedSc, BHealthSc or equivalent program of study, this program will offer you the opportunity to specialise in Health and Biomedical Sciences research.

The program is delivered in face to face mode and is not available by online distance education.This program will:Enhance your prospects of employment by helping you develop a variety of transferrable skills that are increasingly sort after by employers.

Provide you with an appropriate training environment in scientific methods, research strategy, laboratory skills and communication skills as preparation for higher degree research programs, particularly MSc and PhD programs in the College of Science, Engineering and Health.During the program you will complete a series of capstone courses which focus on a research project:ONPS2562 Research Project 1 ONPS2421 Research Project 2 ONPS2422 Research Project 3

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To graduate you must complete the following:

All courses listed may not be available in each semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

To be accepted into this Honours program you need to satisfy the following three criteria:

1. An Australian Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in one of the following cognate areas: Biomedical Science, Laboratory Medicine, Medical Radiation, Exercise Science, Physical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Chinese Medicine, Nursing, other health sciences clinical disciplines, or a closely related undergraduate degree in the Sciences.
2. A minimum Grade Point Average of at least 2.5 out of 4.0.
3. Your research proposal will be considered on a case-by-case basis by both the program coordinator and proposed supervisor. Their decision will determine your eligibility to be accepted into this program.

Applicants who completed their undergraduate program more than five years ago should submit a portfolio of evidence of Professional Development related to industry experience. International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

English Language Requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

The following program learning outcomes are based on the Science Standards Statement endorsed by the Australian Council of Deans of Science in 2011. Upon completion of the Bachelor of Health and Biomedical Sciences (Honours), graduates will:

PLO 1 Understanding Science

Demonstrate a coherent understanding of health and biomedical science and be able to

• Articulate methods of science and explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry.
• Explain the role and relevance of health and biomedical science in society.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of your research project to your specialised area of your chosen discipline and to society.

PLO 2 Scientific knowledge

• Develop broad knowledge in disciplinary areas contributing to health and biomedical sciences.
• Develop advanced knowledge in at least one specialised area of your chosen discipline.
• Demonstrate integration of knowledge from across the disciplines contributing to health and biomedical sciences.

PLO 3 Inquiry and problem solving

• Gather, critically evaluate and synthesise information from a range of sources relevant to a scientific research topic.
• Define a health and biomedical science problem and formulate hypotheses.
• Select and apply practical and theoretical techniques to design, plan and conduct a research project.
• Collect, accurately record, critically analyse and interpret data and draw conclusions from your research findings.
• Demonstrate well-developed problem-solving skills and think creatively, analytically and innovatively to address scientific problems.

PLO 4 Effective Communication

• Communicate scientific information and the results of your research project using oral, written and presentation skills which take into account appropropiate scientific language for the intended audience.

PLO 5 Personal and professional responsibility and ethical behaviour

• Demonstrate independent learning and an ability to work responsibly and safely, both as an individual and collaboratively.
• Practise academic integrity and ethical conduct in research.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the ethical and regulatory frameworks relevant to your work.