Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Are you fascinated by how our bodies function, what keeps us healthy and what causes disease?

Or maybe why are humans so different, yet also so much the same?

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science embraces these questions as you explore the human body all the way to the cellular level.You'll gain a scientific understanding of the structure and function of the human body and the interrelationships between health and disease.

Together with foundational sciences, you will explore the intricacies of human health and examine the pathological basis of disease processes.

You will develop skills in problem-solving, analysis and interpretation of medical and laboratory data, as well as practical skills in laboratory methods.This course is taught in laboratories equipped with cutting edge analytical equipment and provides a solid base in biomedical science, from anatomy, immunology, neuroscience and microbiology to haematology and more.

A substantial professional placement builds invaluable on-the-job experience.Graduate opportunities include roles across scientific and health care environments.

Graduates may also qualify for postgraduate degrees such as pharmacy and physiotherapy, or choose to pursue medicine or other careers.

Core Units

Elective

Students wishing to pursue a career in medical laboratory science are advised to take the below unit, Transfusion Science. Otherwise, choose one elective unit from undergraduate university wide electives

An applicant who has completed a Certificate III qualification will not be admitted solely on the basis of this qualification.

To be eligible to receive the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, students must complete the equivalent of 24 units (288 credit points), comprising:

• 23 core units (276 credit points); and
• one elective unit (12 credit points).

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with an Associate Degree of Health and Human Sciences after completing the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points), comprising any 16 core units.

Students may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Health and Human Sciences after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising any 8 core units.

Professional Experience Learning

This course includes professional experience learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on School of Health and Human Sciences Professional Experience page must be met prior to attending professional experience placement. All professional experience learning hours must be completed and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.

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