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<p>Biomedical Science is an exciting area that plays a major role in helping people lead healthier lives. It's an industry that is constantly evolving. You will learn about anatomy, pathophysiology, and genetic sciences, and can go on to work in areas like genome biology, genetic mapping, stem cell research, and biological pharmaceuticals. Studies range from lifespan nutrition to food microbiology, metabolism to applied biochemistry. Graduates of this course will pursue a career in biomedical research, laboratory technology, medical sales, research, and pharmaceuticals. This degree is a pathway to postgraduate studies in medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacy, and other allied health programs, as well as veterinary science. </p>
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<p>Students who are enrolled in at least 30 credit points of a course within a particular semester, will be sent a Letter of Commendation at the end of each term in which they achieve a "D" (Distinction) or better average (GPA of 6.5+) across the term enrolment.</p>
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<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
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<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
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<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
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Overview
Key information
Entry requirements
Course rules
Course structure
Course learning outcomes
Additional costs
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
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Overview
Course overview
<p>Biomedical Science is an exciting area that plays a major role in helping people lead healthier lives. It's an industry that is constantly evolving. You will learn about anatomy, pathophysiology, and genetic sciences, and can go on to work in areas like genome biology, genetic mapping, stem cell research, and biological pharmaceuticals. Studies range from lifespan nutrition to food microbiology, metabolism to applied biochemistry. Graduates of this course will pursue a career in biomedical research, laboratory technology, medical sales, research, and pharmaceuticals. This degree is a pathway to postgraduate studies in medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacy, and other allied health programs, as well as veterinary science. </p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p>
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
65
CRICOS code:
062139A
Course coordinator:
<p>David Bean(MTH,ODL), Indu Somasundara Panicker(BER,CHLL)</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Current or recent year 12 graduates
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English</li><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics, Science</li></ul>
ATAR
<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.</p>
Guaranteed ATAR
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of 65 or higher and complete all the requirements.
Selection rank adjustments
<ul> <li><strong>Subject adjustments</strong> <br/> Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li><strong>Equity schemes</strong> <br/> If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<p>Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/courses/dfs0-federation-access-studies-fast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Federation Access Studies (FAST)</a>.</p>
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Academic requirements
<p>Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.</p>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English</li><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics, Science</li></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 360 credit points comprising:
270
credit points from
Core Units
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90
credit points from
Specialisation Elective
Core Units
Complete exactly 270 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
SCBCH1001
Introduction to Nutrition
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SCBIO1001
Principles of Biology
15
SCCHM1001
Chemistry 1
15
SCCOR1200
Scientific Communication
15
COOPS1001
Professional Identity (Science)
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SCBIO1020
Systems Biology
15
SCCHM1002
Chemistry 2
15
SCCOR1300
Scientific Practice
15
SCBCH2001
Biochemistry
15
SCCHM2001
Analytical Techniques
15
SCMED2010
Pathophysiology 1
15
SCMIC2001
General Microbiology
15
SCBCH2002
Nutrition and Metabolism
15
SCMED2011
Pathophysiology 2
15
SCMOL2001
Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques
15
SCMOL2010
Mammalian Genetics
15
SCMOL3020
Immunology
15
SCMIC3003
Clinical Microbiology
15
Specialisation Elective
Complete exactly 90 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
SCBCH3001
Lifespan Nutrition
15
SCCHM3001
Medicinal Chemistry
15
SCCHM3004
Organic Synthesis for Drug Design
15
SCCOR3001
Research Project
15
SCMED3010
Pharmacology and Toxicology
15
SCMED3034
Histopathology and Haematology
15
SCMOL3001
Molecular Cell Biology
15
SCCOR3013
Workplace Experience
15
SCMIC3002
Food Microbiology
15
SCBCH3010
Advanced Bioanalytical Techniques
15
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students who are enrolled in at least 30 credit points of a course within a particular semester, will be sent a Letter of Commendation at the end of each term in which they achieve a "D" (Distinction) or better average (GPA of 6.5+) across the term enrolment.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Course structures</a> set out the recommended sequence of units for enrolment. It's your responsibility to comply with the course rules and confirm unit availability (which you'll find under 'Offering' in the 'Key information' section of each unit outline).</p> <p>Select the semester you started your course in (not the semester you're enrolling for).</p>
Semester 1 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 1
SCBCH1001
Introduction to Nutrition
Core Units
15
SCBIO1001
Principles of Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1001
Chemistry 1
Core Units
15
SCCOR1200
Scientific Communication
Core Units
15
Semester 2
SCBIO1020
Systems Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1002
Chemistry 2
Core Units
15
SCCOR1300
Scientific Practice
Core Units
15
COOPS1001
Professional Identity (Science)
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 1
SCBCH2001
Biochemistry
Core Units
15
SCCHM2001
Analytical Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMED2010
Pathophysiology 1
Core Units
15
SCMIC2001
General Microbiology
Core Units
15
Semester 2
SCBCH2002
Nutrition and Metabolism
Core Units
15
SCMED2011
Pathophysiology 2
Core Units
15
SCMOL2001
Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMOL2010
Mammalian Genetics
Core Units
15
Year 3
Semester 1
SCMOL3020
Immunology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Semester 2
SCMIC3003
Clinical Microbiology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Semester 2 entry course structure
Year 1
Semester 2
SCBIO1020
Systems Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1002
Chemistry 2
Core Units
15
SCCOR1300
Scientific Practice
Core Units
15
COOPS1001
Professional Identity (Science)
Core Units
15
Semester 1
SCBCH1001
Introduction to Nutrition
Core Units
15
SCBIO1001
Principles of Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1001
Chemistry 1
Core Units
15
SCCOR1200
Scientific Communication
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 2
SCBCH2002
Nutrition and Metabolism
Core Units
15
SCMED2011
Pathophysiology 2
Core Units
15
SCMOL2001
Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMOL2010
Mammalian Genetics
Core Units
15
Semester 1
SCBCH2001
Biochemistry
Core Units
15
SCCHM2001
Analytical Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMED2010
Pathophysiology 1
Core Units
15
SCMIC2001
General Microbiology
Core Units
15
Year 3
Semester 2
SCMIC3003
Clinical Microbiology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Semester 1
SCMOL3020
Immunology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of human systems in normal and pathological states and relate this to disease aetiology, molecular mechanisms, diagnostics and treatments. </p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Apply scientific reasoning and methods to develop creative, responsible, and sustainable solutions to complex problems in diverse biomedical contexts.</p>
<p>3 </p>
<p>Integrate scientific knowledge and evaluate the role of biomedical science in advancing human health and addressing societal and public health challenges and explain the role of scientific research in improving clinical and health outcomes.</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Critically evaluate and synthesise information from relevant scientific literature and other credible data sources and demonstrate responsible and effective use of relevant Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Communicate complex biomedical science results and arguments effectively to specialist and non‑specialist audiences using suitable modes and technologies.</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Demonstrate advanced practical skills, applying appropriate biomedical methods to design and conduct investigations and interpret data to draw evidence‑based conclusions.</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Lead and collaborate productively in diverse, inclusive, multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, respectfully incorporating relevant Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.</p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Display professional standards of scientific practice, including recognition of relevant ethical, regulatory and cultural contexts. Reflect on and justify strategies for ongoing scientific learning and professional development to maintain currency.</p>
Additional costs
URGD/PGCW/NAWD
Other study costs
<p>Students may incur these additional costs, which are not invoiced by the university, in order to complete the course. </p><ul><li>Equipment</li></ul>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
VET pathways
VET pathways
<p>This course offers VET articulation agreements, provided you meet the additional admissions requirements.</p>
CRS_CRDT_VET_QUAL_PROVIDE
Qualification code and title
Credit points
Restrictions
HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program
15 credit points
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
AQF level:
7 - Bachelor Degree
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p>
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
65
CRICOS code:
062139A
Course coordinator:
<p>David Bean(MTH,ODL), Indu Somasundara Panicker(BER,CHLL)</p>
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