Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Southern Cross University
CRICOS provider number: 01241G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12043
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
* Duration for students commencing in June is 3.5 years full-time or 7 years part-time.
About
This course provides a scientific understanding of the structure and function of the human body and the interrelationships between health and disease. Students develop skills in problem-solving, analysis and interpretation of medical and laboratory data, as well as practical skills in laboratory methods.
Graduates may qualify for entry to graduate health professional programs such as pharmacy and physiotherapy or choose to pursue medicine or other careers.
Areas of study
Anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, haematology, human physiology, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, research methods.
Career opportunities
Biomedical, health, university, government researcher; hospital, veterinary and pathology laboratories and scientific sales, quality assurance, health departments, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Graduates may choose to pursue postgraduate studies in the medical field.
Practical experience
90 hours in health and research facilities, such as pathology labs or medical research labs.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Inherent requirements: Check the essential components of this course (knowledge, skills, capabilities) to achieve the course learning outcomes.
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Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: English standard (Band 3.
Other applicants
Refer to Southern Cross University general admission criteria.
Further information
View all details of this course on the SCU website.
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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