BA-BIOMSC · Swinburne University of Technology · Bachelor degree
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Science
- Minimum ATAR
- 60
- Full time
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- Part time
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- Credit points
- 300
- Campus
- Hawthorn
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
The world needs highly skilled biomedical graduates – and our new tech-focussed Bachelor of Biomedical Science is the ideal entry into this vital healthcare domain. Learn in an engaging and immersive environment using state-of-the-art technology and facilities, including virtual reality and digital dissection. You’ll get the chance to take up real industry experience with leading organisations like Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and, Royal Children's Hospital. Graduate as a career-ready biomedical professional, or transition into postgraduate studies in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medicine.
Study Biomedical Science at Swinburne and build skills in human health, disease, digital anatomy, medical science and industry-based research.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- BIO10004Anatomy and PhysiologyThis unit introduces students to fundamental concepts in human anatomy and physiology. It provides an introduction to anatomical structures and functions of organ systems in the human body, and examines these in normal and abnormal function…
- HEA10004Digital Health FoundationsThis unit introduces students to the changing world of health and health care in the context of the growing impact of information-communication technology (ICT). Students will familiarise themselves with various technologies that support wo…
- STA10003Foundations of StatisticsThis unit of study enables students to develop the capacity to undertake independent statistical investigations, including the assumptions and limitations of their application. The unit will provide practical skills to allow students to mea…
- BIO10010Introduction to Biomedical ScienceThis unit introduces students to the field of biomedical science and provides them with the basic foundations to address complex health problems. It is a core unit and aims to teach students broad and coherent information with regards to Bi…
- BIO10008Musculoskeletal AnatomyThis unit enables students to understand fundamental principles of human anatomy as they relate to the structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Particular emphasis is placed on developing an applied understanding of functi…
Course structure
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Core and major units
200 cp- BIO10004Anatomy and Physiology12.5 cp
- HEA10004Digital Health Foundations12.5 cp
- STA10003Foundations of Statistics12.5 cp
- BIO10010Introduction to Biomedical Science12.5 cp
- HEA20007Research Methods for Health Science12.5 cp
- STA20009Epidemiology12.5 cp
- BIO20004Health and Disease Across the Life Course12.5 cp
- BIO30011Biomedical Science Project12.5 cp
- BIO10008Musculoskeletal Anatomy12.5 cp
- BCH20002Introduction to Biochemistry12.5 cp
- NTR20003Physiology in Medical and Health Sciences12.5 cp
- BIO20005Infections and Immunology in Health Sciences12.5 cp
- BIO30006Genes and Genomics12.5 cp
- BIO30007Body Function and Structure for Health Science12.5 cp
- BIO30008Pathophysiology12.5 cp
Work placement
100 cpCareers
- Biomedical laboratory technician
- Medical Scientist
- Biomedical technician
- Health Information Officer
- Clinical trials coordinator
- Microbiology technical officer