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Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code K05

This course is specifically designed to provide the knowledge, skills, practical experience and attributes required to prepare graduates for the field of biomedical science. It provides the theory and practical experience and knowledge necessary for graduates to gain employment in the biomedical professions. The course includes studies in the following areas: anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and biomedical ethics. Graduates can continue on to specialise in one of the following laboratory disciplines: medical microbiology, clinical chemistry, transfusion science, haematology, histopathology, cytology, virology, immunology, medicine.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical biomedical situations.
  2. Communicate disciplinary knowledge and values in professional and public contexts.
  3. Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
  4. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice.
  5. Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate discipline specific solutions/responses.
  6. Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise complex biomedical problems.
  7. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  8. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values.

Admission requirements

Academic standard for the following admission pathways:

  • ATAR
  • Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma
  • Experienced Based Entry (where accepted)
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test
  • University Preparation Course
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course

Course Specific Admission Requirements

One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr David Antony COALL

Course Structure

Students are required to complete all 16 core units. In addition to this students should select either an 8-unit supporting major or a 6-unit minor plus 2 elective units. Major, minor and elective choices should be discussed with the course coordinator.

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCH1101Cultural Studies15
SCH1134Human Structure and Function15
Select 1 unit from:
MAT1114 ^Introductory Statistics15
SCC1123 ^Chemistry for the Life Sciences15
Note: Students with no Chemistry or Chemistry ATAR less than 50 must take additional Chemistry and enrol in SCC1123. Students with Chemistry ATAR of 50 or greater are advised to take MAT1114.
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCH1104Introduction to Pathophysiology15
SCC1226Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry15
SCH1143Systems Physiology15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCH2235 *Applied Microbiology15
SCH1111Fundamental Biomedical Techniques15
Select 1 unit from:
HST2122 ^ *Health Research Methodology15
SCH2232 ^Medical Biochemistry15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCH2111Applied Physiology15
Select 2 units from:
SCH2141 ^Advanced Biomedical Techniques15
MMS2103 ^Clinical Biochemistry15
MMS2102 ^Medical Microbiology15
Unit from Major/Minor/Elective15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
Select 2 units from:
SCH3227 ^The Biology of Human Disease15
SCH3236 ^Pharmacology15
SCH3145 ^Biomedical Ethics15
HST3501 ^Health Research Project15
Unit from Major/Minor/Electivex 230
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
Select 2 units from:
SCH3239 ^Human Immunology15
SCH3244 ^Developmental Biology15
SCH3434 ^Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing15
Unit from Major/Minor/Electivex 230

^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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