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G83 Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Biomolecular Science)

Forensic and Biomolecular Science is the study of biological systems at the molecular level. It involves the collaborative efforts of a wide range of specialists, including biochemists, biologists, chemists and biotechnologists. During the last half-century there have been remarkable advances in our knowledge of the molecular chemistry of biological systems, most evident in the booming genetics and biotechnology industries. The Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Biomolecular Science) provides a detailed background in biological systems at the molecular level and an introduction to its application to Forensic Science. Students are prepared for employment in research, development and commercial activity in a wide range of health sciences, law enforcement, natural resource management and commercial biotechnology industries. The course meets the demand for scientists who have a strong focus on laboratory-based careers in molecular science, as applied both to medicine-based and science-based disciplines in a most promising area of scientific and technological opportunity.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Standard University Admission requirements apply.  

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Bachelor of Science (Forensic and Biomolecular) degree is a 24 unit, 360 credit point, three year full-time award which may be studied in part-time mode.  

The degree has two main components:  

(i) a foundation program in the first year;

(ii) a major program in the second and third years consisting of a number of specified units and electives.

 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences * 15
SCH1111 Fundamental Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH1133 Human Genetics 15
JUS1111 Introduction to Law 1 15
 
Semester 2
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15
SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCH2142 Forensic Genetics 15
 
*Students who have TEE chemistry may choose to take SCC1111 General Chemsitry instead of SCC1123 Chemistry for Life
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCI2304 Biological and Chemical Hazards 15
SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics 15
SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry 15
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry 15
 
Semester 2
CSI2103 Bioinformatics 15
SCC2301 Forensic and Analytical Chemistry 15
JUS3105 Justice and Forensic Science III 15
Plus one elective
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SCB3322 Applications in Molecular Biology 15
SCH3145 Biomedical Ethics 15
SCH3315 Gene Regulation and Biotechnology 15
Plus one elective
 
Semester 2
SCI3308 Gathering and Presenting Evidence 15
SCI3304 Molecular Modelling 15
SCI3305 Forensic Investigations 15
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
 
 
 
 
 
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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006