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E69 Bachelor of Science (Human Biology)

The Bachelor of Science (Human Biology) is a multidisciplinary course. The major study in Human Biology is focused upon issues of health and disease. It combines the traditional interests of Human Biologists - Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology and Evolution - with a biomedical analysis of the human condition. The result is a program that analyses health and disease as fundamental parts of the human experience, providing the knowledge and skills required by careers in Human Biology and Biomedical Science. In addition, this Bachelor of Science in Human Biology serves as a pre-medical program, with an increasing number of Human Biology graduates enrolling in Postgraduate Medicine.

 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

As per ECU undergraduate admission and entry requirements.

 
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 (Human Biology) is a 360 credit point (24 unit), multidisciplinary course. It consists of a 240 credit point (sixteen unit) Major in Human Biology combined with EITHER a 120 credit point (eight unit) Supporting Major OR 120 credit points consisting of a six unit Minor and two electives.

 
 
YEAR ONE
Semester 1
SCH1111 Fundamental Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH1133 Human Genetics 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
Plus one Supporting Major unit
or one Minor unit
or one Elective unit
 
Students who do not have TEE chemistry background or equivalent, must enrol in the unit SCH1123 Chemistry for Life Sciences.
 
Semester 2
SCC1226 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 15
SCH1132 Human Evolution and Ecology 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
Plus one Supporting Major unit
or one Minor unit
or one Elective unit
 
YEAR TWO
Semester 1
SCH2226 Human Molecular Genetics 15
SCH2232 Medical Biochemistry 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
Plus one Supporting Major unit
or one Minor unit
or one Elective unit
 
Semester 2
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
SCH2141 Advanced Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH2142 Forensic Genetics 15
Plus one Supporting Major unit
or one Minor unit
or one Elective unit
 
YEAR THREE
Semester 1
Students will select two of the following:
SCH3145 Biomedical Ethics 15
SCH3223 Medical Genetics 15
SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease 15
Plus
Two Supporting Major units
or two Minor units
or one Minor unit and one Elective unit
or two Elective units
 
Semester 2
SCH3244 Developmental Biology 15
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development and Ageing 15
Plus Two Supporting Major units
or two Minor units
or one Minor unit and one Elective unitunits
or two Elective units
 
 
SUPPORTING MAJOR AND MINOR FIELDS OF STUDY
The following areas are recommended for consideration by students as suitable Supporting Major and Minor fields of study:
Addiction Studies
Biomedical Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Health Promotion
Mathematics
Multidisciplinary Science
Nutrition
Physical Sciences
Physics
Psychology
Sports Science
Other areas may be selected 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: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009