Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Biomedical Science
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Biomedical Science is a one-year, part-time course that offers you the opportunity to upskill, reskill and retrain in biomedical science work. This course will equip you with core scientific knowledge and is a direct pathway into higher education courses in biomedical science, should you wish to continue studying. The course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills. On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Biomedical Science, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. You may also use the Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses. Credit may be granted for some or all of the subjects you successfully complete. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer. Note: On current advice the Undergraduate Certificate must be completed by the end of 2025.
Structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent). Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher. Successful completion of a recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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