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Applied Sciences and Basic Sciences
Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences
Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences

Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences

  • ID:098991A
  • Level:Associate Degree
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  • Type:Full-time / Part-time

Fees (AUD)

  • TuitionFee/Year:$34,800.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$23,630.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$623.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$34,800.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$23,630.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$623.00
Estimated Total/program:
$118,106.00
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
  • General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

It is also recommended that you have studied either Biology (Units 3 & 4, C), Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), or Science (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent. 

 

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

 

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Course Information

  • Complete a range of courses in human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, cell and molecular biology, nutrition and biochemistry and gain an understanding of what it is like to work in research and clinical science laboratories.
  • Experience hands-on learning in laboratory-based residential schools or fortnightly labs for most of the first-year courses and laboratory-based residential schools supported by online or on campus learning in your second year. 

 

Further study

After completing the Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences, you have the option to take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences.

Thinking of studying in 2024? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

 

 

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 16 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 8
Biomedical Sciences courses 8
Total 16

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

 

Residential schools

All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

 

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t worry, there are pathway options available to you.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • As a graduate of this degree, you may have employment opportunities as a university and secondary school science laboratory technician or technical assistant in a public or private research laboratory. You will have contemporary laboratory skills to assist in roles in both research and teaching laboratories.

  • Are you a secondary school science teacher? Use this degree to upskill or enhance your employment opportunities. 

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 623AUD per year

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