Bachelor of Biomedical Science
| Program of Study | Course cps | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Units Complete the following units: |
84 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| BCHM210 | Introductory Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I | 6 | |
| BCHM320 | Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine | 6 | |
| BIOL110 | Biology I | 6 | |
| BIOL120 | Biology II | 6 | |
| CHEM110 | Chemistry I | 6 | |
| CHEM120 | Chemistry II | 6 | |
| GENE210 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | |
| MATH120 | Introductory Mathematical Methods in Science and Economics | 6 | |
| MICR220 | Introductory Microbiology | 6 | |
| MICR350 | Clinical Microbiology and Virology | 6 | |
| PHAR222 | Pharmacology I | 6 | |
| PSIO210 | Introductory Physiology I | 6 | |
| PSIO220 | Introductory Physiology II | 6 | |
| STAT100 | Statistical Modelling for the Sciences I | 6 | |
| Listed Units Complete 6 credit points from the following units: |
6 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
| BCHM220 | Introductory Biochemistry II | 6 | |
| BCHM250 | Biochemistry of Exercise | 6 | |
| And complete at least 18 credit points from the following units: | 18 cps | ||
| PSIO331 | Endocrinology and Reproductive Physiology | 6 | |
| PSIO332 | Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology | 6 | |
| PSIO334 | Neuroscience | 6 | |
| PSIO335 | Human Nutrition and Metabolism | 6 | |
| PSIO336 | Gastrointestinal and Renal Physiology | 6 | |
| And complete 36 credit points with at least 6 credit points at 300-level from the following units: | 36 cps | ||
| BCHM310 | Proteins - The Machines of Life | 6 | |
| BCHM330 | Molecular Biology and Functional Genomics | 6 | |
| BIOP320 | Medical and Clinical Biotechnology | 6 | |
| CHEM204 | Biological and Organic Chemistry | 6 | |
| CHEM220 | Chemical Reactivity | 6 | |
| CHEM303 | Medicinal Chemistry | 6 | |
| GENE340 | Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology | 6 | |
| HUMN340 | Issues in Human Nutrition II | 6 | |
| MICR360 | Biotechnology and Industrial Microbiology | 6 | |
| PHAR330 | Pharmacology II | 6 | |
| PHIL101 | Bioethics | 6 | |
| PHYS131 | Applied Physics I | 6 | |
| PHYS132 | Applied Physics II | 6 | |
| PSYC101 | Introductory Psychology I | 6 | |
| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology II | 6 | |
| SOCY321 | Sociology of Health and Illness | 6 | |
| Or any other unit offered by the University subject to candidates meeting overall course requirements and prerequisite and timetabling requirements for individual units. | |||
| Total | 144 cps | ||
Suggested Full-Time Course Plan
The following is a standard pattern of enrolment or pathway for candidates studying on a full-time basis. It takes into account unit pre-requisite, co-requisite and timetabling requirements. Candidates can choose to study less units than the full-time pattern. Part-time candidates can use this as a guide as to how best structure their studies.
For candidates studying Full Time = 48 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIOL110 |
BIOL120 |
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CHEM110 |
CHEM120 |
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MATH120 |
STAT100 |
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Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
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| 2 | BCHM210 |
BCHM220 or BCHM250 |
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GENE210 |
MICR220 |
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PSIO210 |
PSIO220 |
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Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
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| 3 | MICR350 |
BCHM320 |
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Listed Unit |
PHAR222 |
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300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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Suggested Part-Time Course Plan
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BIOL110 |
BIOL120 |
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CHEM110 |
CHEM120 |
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| 2 | MATH120 |
STAT100 |
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Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
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| 3 | BCHM210 |
BCHM220 or BCHM250 |
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GENE210 |
MICR220 |
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| 4 | PSIO210 |
PSIO220 |
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Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
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| 5 | MICR350 |
BCHM320 |
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Listed Unit |
PHAR222 |
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| 6 | 300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 2
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | BIOL120 |
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MATH120 |
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| 2 | BIOL110 |
CHEM120 |
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CHEM110 |
STAT100 |
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| 3 | BCHM210 |
BCHM220 or BCHM250 |
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GENE210 |
MICR220 |
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| 4 | PSIO210 |
PSIO220 |
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Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
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| 5 | MICR350 |
BCHM320 |
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Listed Unit |
PHAR222 |
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| 6 | 300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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| 7 | Listed Unit |
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Listed Unit |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 3
| Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
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| 1 | BIOL110 |
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STAT100 |
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| 2 | MATH120 |
BIOL120 |
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CHEM110 |
CHEM120 |
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| 3 | BCHM210 |
BCHM220 or BCHM250 |
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GENE210 |
MICR220 |
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| 4 | PSIO210 |
PSIO220 |
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Listed Unit |
Listed Unit |
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| 5 | MICR350 |
BCHM320 |
|
Listed Unit |
PHAR222 |
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| 6 | 300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
300-level PSIO Unit or 300-level Listed Unit |
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| 7 | Listed Unit |
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Listed Unit |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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