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Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : 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

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

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

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:

AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Undergraduate Certificate;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or
Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

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
Ecu Sri Lanka: Full 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
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

Year 1 - Semester 2
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

Year 2 - Semester 1
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

Year 2 - Semester 2
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

Year 3 - Semester 1
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

Year 3 - Semester 2
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

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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