Course and Subject Handbook 2014

Course and Subject Handbook 2014 Course Information Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences - Indigenous Health Careers Access Program

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences - Indigenous Health Careers Access Program

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

Course Code	108610
Version	1
Faculty	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	English, Maths B, Chemistry
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nominate with QTAC as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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	84 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	The new Biomedical Science graduate will be able to: Demonstrate integrated theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying concepts and principles across the range of biomedical science disciplines Critically review, analyse, synthesise and apply scientific evidence and process to a range of social and economic contexts Apply recognised methods and tools of biomedical science to the process of enquiry and discovery Communicate scientific information and philosophies clearly and coherently through well-developed English language and numeracy proficiency, to a range of audiences for a range of purposes using a variety of modes Demonstrate personal and social responsibility and accountability through an awareness of ethical frameworks, by working safely and responsibly in individual and team environments Critically reflect upon the socio-ecological impact of health issues in tropical, rural and remote and indigenous communities Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes, in order to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional development needs.

Course Structure

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

CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry

IA1007:03 Linking Indigenousness

CU1010:03 Effective Writing

HS1401: 03 Health and Health Care in Australia

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics

Level 2

BC2013:03 Principles of Biochemistry

BC2023:03 Molecular Genetics

BC2024:03 Cell Regulation

BM2001:03 Epidemiology

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 and Integrated Physiology

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

MI3051:03 Mechanisms of Infectious Diseases

MI3061:03 Advanced Immunobiology

MI3071:03 Tropical Microbial Molecular Epidemiology

PP3201:03 Contemporary Research in Physiology

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	9 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	6 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 19 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.