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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.
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.
All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH1101 | Cultural Studies | 15 |
| MHS1101 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 15 |
| Select 1 unit from: | ||
| MAT1114 ^ | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
| SCC1123 ^ | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| 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/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH1104 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 15 |
| SCC1226 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 15 |
| MHS1102 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH2235 * | Applied Microbiology | 15 |
| SCH1111 | Fundamental Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| Select 1 unit from: | ||
| HST2122 ^ * | Health Research Methodology | 15 |
| SCH2232 ^ | Medical Biochemistry | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCH2111 | Applied Physiology | 15 |
| Select 2 units from: | ||
| SCH2141 ^ | Advanced Biomedical Techniques | 15 |
| MMS2103 ^ | Clinical Biochemistry | 15 |
| MMS2102 ^ | Medical Microbiology | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 units from: | ||
| SCH3227 ^ | The Biology of Human Disease | 15 |
| MMS3101 ^ | Evolutionary Perspectives on Health and Disease | 15 |
| SCH3145 ^ | Biomedical Ethics | 15 |
| HST3501 ^ | Health Research Project | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 units from: | ||
| SCH3239 ^ | Human Immunology | 15 |
| SCH3244 ^ | Developmental Biology | 15 |
| SCH3434 ^ | Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x 2 | 30 |
^ 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.
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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