Find the human body fascinating? Study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at ACU and you’ll learn about the cause, nature, progression, and consequences of diseases, understand how they are diagnosed, and explore research aimed at their prevention and treatment. You'll also gain laboratory experience in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. You will have the opportunity to complete a major in physiological pharmacology or a minor in pharmacology by enrolling in this degree.
CRICOS Code: 084789G
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Year 1 - Semester 1, CHEM105
Foundations of Chemistry, BIOL123
Cells and tissues: the fabric of life, BIOL128
The Human body, BMSC102
Numerical reasoning
Year 1 - Semester 2, CHEM106
Physical and Organic Chemistry (Pre: CHEM105), BMSC103
Research Design and Ethics, BIOL124
Human body in health and disease 1
(Pre: BIOL123), BMSC100
Introductory Biostatistics
Year 2 - Semester 1, UNCC100
Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society, BIOL204
Human body in health and disease 2
(Pre: BIOL123), BMSC206
Human Genetics
(Pre: BIOL123), CHEM204
Biochemistry
(Pre: CHEM106 OR CHEM112 Organic and Food Chemistry)
Year 2 - Semester 2, BIOL205
Pharmacology 1
(Pre: BIOL124), BMSC207
Microbiology and Immunology
(Pre: BIOL123), BMSC201
Communicating ideas in science, BMSC206
Introduction to Neuroscience
(Pre: BIOL124)
Year 3 - Semester 1, UNCC300
Justice and change in a global world
(Pre: UNCC100), BMSC301
Industry Immersion 1
(Pre: UNCC100 AND BMSC201), Elective, Elective
Year 3 - Semester 2, HLSC301
Community engagement, BIOL333
Exploring Problems and Ethical Issues in Human Health
(Pre: BIOL123,BIOL124, BIOL204 ,BIOL205,BIOL206, BMSC206,BMSC207,CHEM201 OR CHEM204), Elective, Elective
An Honours year is available to meritorious students, with a grade point average of 5.5, who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours).
The course prepares graduates for work as:
research scientists
pharmaceutical scientists
clinical trial coordinators
clinical trials researchers
scientific journalists and writers
technical officers or laboratory assistants
Graduates have pursued careers in:
pharmaceutical and medical technology industries
health regulation
health education
patient advocacy
consumer health program development
hospitals and public health
science communication
academic research
medical marketing and sales
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
