Course and Subject Handbook 2013

Course and Subject Handbook 2013 Course Information Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

Information valid for students commencing in 2013.

Course Code	70410
Version	4
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English, Maths B, Chemistry
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 I of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil
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. 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
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	The new Biomedical Science graduate will: Have acquired a basic scientific knowledge across a range of disciplines, especially across more specialist biomedical disciplines such as microbiology, immunology, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Understand the important molecular, biochemical, cellular and systemic mechanisms associated with homeostasis, normal function and the "disease state", especially with respect to life in the tropics. Have knowledge of specific examples in which biomedical science has contributed to improving life in the tropics e.g. greater understanding of the mechanism and treatment options for tropical diseases. Have acquired an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the opportunities for biomedical research through the identification of gaps in knowledge; the advantages of collaboration in research; the importance of adhering to research and project plans. Have been exposed to current biomedical research questions and methodologies. Understand how to investigate and solve problems within changing contexts in biomedical and related fields. Be aware of the essential analytic, evaluation and synthesis procedures relevant to the field of biomedical sciences. Have an understanding of career pathways available biomedical and related fields. Be prepared for further vocational training or postgraduate studies in the biomedical sciences or other discipline areas. Have an awareness of, and an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of workplace health and safety policies, and understand the importance of risk assessments. Have been exposed to the issues relating to quality control, quality assurance and risk management. Have acquired an appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of the ethical considerations related to biomedical research.

Course Structure

Core Subjects

Level 1

BM1000:03 Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology

BM1001:03 Introduction to Biomedicine

BM1002:03 Anatomy: Principles and Systems

BM1003:03 Biomedicine in the Tropics

BM1004:03 Anatomy: Structure and Movement

CH1001:03 Chemistry: A Central Science

CH1002:03 Chemistry: Principles and Applications

HS1401: 03 Health and Health Care in Australia

Level 2

BM2001: 03 Epidemiology

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics

BC2024:03 Cell Regulation

MI2011:03 Microbial Diversity

MI2021:03 Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology

PP2101:03 Medical Physiology I

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 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

MI3041:03 Food Microbiology

MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases

MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology

MI5071: 03 Tropical Microbial Molecular Epidemiology

PP3201:03 Applied Physiology

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	7 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

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 17 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.