The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
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);
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or*
Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
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 Student Intake Test;*
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);
Biomedical science is a continually changing, dynamic field with long-term career prospects, including roles in management, research, education and specialised laboratory work.
Biomedical scientists focus on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body. Their work is an important element in our understanding and treatment of human diseases.
This course introduces a broad range of theory, including studies in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology and biomedical ethics, while giving you extensive practical experience in cutting edge laboratories, located in our purpose-built $50m Science building.
You can choose to specialise in one or more of the following major subjects: Applied Chemistry, Data Science, Forensic Science, Human Biology and Human Genetics.
As a Biomedical Science graduate, you can also continue on to specialise in one of these fields: medical microbiology, clinical chemistry, transfusion science, haematology, histopathology, cytology, virology, immunology, or medicine.
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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
Biomedical science is a continually changing, dynamic profession with long-term career prospects, including management, research, education and specialised laboratory work.
Possible future job titles
Audiology, Biochemistry Technician, Haematology Technician, Histology Technician, Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Technician, Medical Researcher, Microbiology Technician, Biomedical Technician, Publishers Representative
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Insurance/year: 530 AUD/per year
