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K05 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is specifically designed to provide the knowledge, skills and attributes required to prepare graduates for the profession of Biomedical Scientist.   It is a three-year, full-time (or equivalent part-time) course providing the theory and practical experience and knowledge necessary for graduates to gain employment, and where appropriate, be registered in the Biomedical professions.   The curriculum will include units in the following areas: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Ethics.

 
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 modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Biomedical Science core units - 240 credit points (16 units)

Eight Unit Supporting Major or Six Unit Minor, plus two Electives - 120 credit points (8 units)

 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
HST1124 Health Communication 15
SCH1101 Cultural Studies 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
 
Semester 2
SCH1104 Introduction to Pathophysiology 15
SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
OCT1206 Neuroscience 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
HST2122 Health Research Methodology 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
 
Semester 2
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
SCH2131 Drugs in Society 15
OCT2206 Gerontology 15
Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease 15
One unit from either
HST3501 Health Research Project 15
or
SCH2204 Pre Hospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues 15
Plus 2 Supporting major, minor or elective units
 
Semester 2
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing 15
One unit from either
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
or
SCH3239 Human Immunology 15
Plus 2 Supporting major, minor or elective units
 
 
 
Students are recommended to select a Supporting Major or Minor in Human Genetics or an equivalent laboratory based field with the approval of the Course Coordinator.
 
 
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