Get documents about "CoUrSE iN Biomedical Science
Description
CoUrSE iN Biomedical Science
Document Sample
CoUrSE iN
Biomedical Science
KicK start a career
in medical science
or choose a new
pathway to studies
in medicine.
the course
Bachelor of
Biomedical Science
Melbourne Campus
at Burwood
VTAC Code: 14111 (CSP), The Biomedical Science course at Deakin offers Facilities
14113 (Int. Fee) opportunities to learn about the science of
Geelong Campus All campuses at Deakin University have state-
disease and associated health issues. The course of-the-art teaching facilities and laboratories
at Waurn Ponds
is jointly delivered by the Faculty of Science and and offer a vibrant social atmosphere. Deakin’s
VTAC Code: 15281 (CSP),
15283 (Int. Fee) Technology and the Faculty of Health, Medicine, lecturers are active within their profession and
Three years full time, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences. This provides provide valuable knowledge and understanding
part time available Deakin Biomedical Science students with both of the field. The Melbourne Campus at Burwood
social and scientific perspectives on health and has research programs in Allergy, Human Genetics,
prerequisites disease. Practical exercises and work experience Cancer Biology, Physiology, Nutrition and Exercise
Units 3 and 4 – a study score opportunities ensure that graduates have both Science. The Biomedical Science program at the
of 25 in English (ESL) or 20 theoretical knowledge and practical skills required Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds has close links
in any other English and at for a diverse range of careers or further study. with the new Deakin postgraduate medical school,
least 20 in one of biology, biomedical research laboratories, and cutting
chemistry or physics.
edge research being conducted at the Geelong
Technology Precinct.
CoUrSE iN
Biomedical Science
Bachelor oF Biomedical science
1 TriMESTEr 1 Cells, Genes
and Diversity
Human Structure
and Function
Principles
of Chemistry
Level 1 Course Grouped
Elective ^
TriMESTEr 2 Human Heredity Chemistry of Life introduction to Level 1 Course Grouped
Biomedical Science Elective ^
2 TriMESTEr 1
TriMESTEr 2
Principles of Physiology
Anatomy and
Biochemistry
Biochemical
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Physiology Metabolism
3 TriMESTEr 1 Molecular Basis
of Disease
Elective # Elective # Elective #
TriMESTEr 2 Professional Practice Medical Microbiology Elective # Elective #
in Bioscience and immunology
Students may elect to utilise their elective units to make up a specialised Biomedical Science major in Biotechnology, Cell and Molecular Biology,
Health Science or Nutrition and Exercise Science.
Wholly online Unit # Number of electives undertaken is dependant ^ Level 1 course-grouped units
Choose one of: upon the trimester in which the wholly online Choose units from the following:
Toxicology unit is undertaken. Physics 1A
Ethics: Frameworks and Decisions Physics for the Life Sciences
Physiology of Disease Functional Human Anatomy
Health information and Data
Understanding Health
Health Behaviour
industry and Government linKs The TBA provides practical training for related courses
industry representatives are part of the conservation biologists and practitioners Biological Science, Forensic Science,
Advisory Board that ensures the course with the potential to have a significant Science and Dean’s Scholars Program.
remains relevant and produces graduates impact on biodiversity management
who are equipped to meet the emerging and research. Students benefit from this career opportunities
challenges and opportunities of the membership by receiving priority access to
» Medical research
industry. places on TBA field courses at reduced rates.
» Medical laboratory technology
Further information is available at
tropical BioloGy association » Genetic engineering
www.tropical-biology.org
The School of Life and Environmental » Pharmaceutical/medical sales
Sciences is a member of the Tropical FlexiBility » Health organisations
Biology Association (TBA). This non- Students can take advanced subjects in one » Further studies in medicine
governmental, non-profit organisation or both of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and allied health
works in partnership with environmental Nursing and Behavioural Sciences and
institutions in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, the Faculty of Science and Technology to
Madagascar and Malaysia. enhance their career prospects in their
selected area of specialisation. Students For Further inFormation
also have the opportunity to study up
For further information
to one third of the course in an area of
and applications:
their own selection to encourage the
development of complementary skills phone +61 3 9244 6699
required for their chosen career. www.deakin.edu.au/scitech
The information published in this brochure was correct at the time of printing,
but Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any details.
CriCoS ProviDEr CoDE: 00113B APriL 2009
