Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 70410 |
Version | 3 |
Faculty | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English, Maths B, Chemistry Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7) Guidelines for Bachelor degrees. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Post admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to Hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 72 credit points as per course structure |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Bachelor degree Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 7). |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
Level 1
BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
BZ1001:03 Fundamentals of Biology
CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science
HS1000:03 Epidemiology
AT1210:03 Introductory Human Anatomy and Histology
CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications
PP1201:03 Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology
Level 2
AT2110:03 Comparative Mammalian Anatomy and Histology
BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry
MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity
PP2101:03 Medical Physiology I
BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics
BC2024:03 Cell Regulation
MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology
PP2201:03 Medical Physiology 2
Level 3
BC3101:03 Genes, Genomes and Development
MI3021:03 Clinical Microbiology
PP3101:03 Advanced Physiology
Options
Select 3 credit points of AN, CP, CU , HS, MB or PH level 1 subjects.
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of specified PP level 3 subjects:
PP3150:03 Chemical Pharmacology
PP3151:03 General Pathobiology
PP3251:03 Systemic Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
PP3252:03 Neuropharmacology
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of specified BC, PP or MI level 3 subjects:
BC3102:03 Advanced Cell Biology
BC3201:03 Biotechnology
BC3202:03 Special Topics in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
PP3103:03 Nutritional Physiology and Metabolism
PP3201:03 Applied Physiology
PP3203:03 Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
MI3041:03 Food Microbiology
MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases
MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | No mid-year entry |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 48 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 20 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | A maximum of 9 credit points of advanced standing may be granted at level 3. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as a separate graduate entry course |
Eligibility | Candidates must satisfy the School requirements relating to the standard of academic achievement necessary to proceed to the honours degree. |