Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The objectives of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program are to provide you with a broad education in human biomedical sciences, with the ability to study in specialist areas including cell biology, neuroscience, anatomy, physiology and applied biochemistry, amongst others.

The program is delivered in face to face mode and requires on campus attendance.In addition to a fundamental understanding of biomedical sciences, at the completion of the degree, you should have an understanding of the research process and have experience in modern technologies in biomedical research.This program will equip you for further study in the health professions, for employment in biomedical research, or for further training to qualify for employment as a secondary school teacher.In your final year you will undertake BIOL2357 Practical Biomedical Sciences, which is a capstone course where you will be assessed on a research project undertaken independently in a workplace setting (which could be either a laboratory at RMIT or a setting outside the University) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Select and complete Two (2) Courses from:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and complete Six (6) Courses from:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 20 in Chemistry; and a study score of at least 20 in one of Mathematics (any) or Physics; and a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

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.

This program provides training in modern biomedical techniques, developing the following program learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate a coherent understanding of biomedical science by:

1.1 Articulating the methods of science and explaining why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry

1.2 Explaining the role and relevance of biomedical science in society

2. Exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by:

2.1 Demonstrating knowledge across disciplines contributing to biomedical science

3. Critically analyse and solve scientific problems by:

3.1 Gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources

3.2 Designing and planning an investigation

3.3 Selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation

3.4 Collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data

4. Be an effective communicator of science by:

4.1 Communicating scientific results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes

5. Demonstrate accountability for your own learning and scientific work by:

5.1 Being an independent and self-directed learner

5.2 Working effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context

5.3 Demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practising ethical conduct