COURSE INFORMATION
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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, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology, and Biomedical Ethics.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard university admission requirements.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE
This is a 360 credit point course, consisting of 240 credit points of Biomedical Science core units (16 units) and 120 credit points consisting of a Supporting Major or a Minor, plus two Electives (8 units).
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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 |
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Semester 2 |
SCH1104 |
Introduction to Pathophysiology |
15 | SCH1105 |
Introduction to Pharmacology |
15 | SCH1143 |
Systems Physiology |
15 | Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit |
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YEAR TWO |
Semester 1 |
HST1109 |
Epidemiology |
15 | SCH2235 |
Applied Microbiology |
15 | HST2122 |
Health Research Methodology |
15 | Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit |
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Semester 2 |
SCH2111 |
Applied Physiology |
15 | SCH2131 |
Drugs in Society |
15 | SCH2204 |
Pre Hospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues |
15 | Plus 1 Supporting major, minor or elective unit |
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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 |
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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 |
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| 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. |
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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 |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008