Bachelor of Biomedical Science

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00122A

Biomedical science forms the basis of our understanding of how human bodies function, and the responses of the body to various diseases, exercise, diet, internal disturbances and environmental influences. RMITs Bachelor of Biomedical Science will equip you with a fundamental understanding of the human body and how it interacts with disease: how it occurs, what happens, and how we can control, cure and prevent it. Studying in purpose-built facilities, youll develop an understanding of the research process and gain practical experience with the modern technologies used in biomedical research, ensuring you are job-ready when you graduate.

Structure

Total Credit Points: 288

Subjects

  • BIOL2272 Biology of the Cell
  • BIOL2320 Introduction to Biomedical Science
  • CHEM1239 Chemistry for Food and Life Science
  • MATH1238 Statistics and Epidemiology
  • ONPS2423 Introduction to Medical Biochemistry
  • BIOL2256 Introduction to Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics
  • BIOL2480 Introduction to Human Biosciences
  • COSC2960 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM
  • BIOL1177 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
  • BIOL2043 Human Physiology 1 - Body Systems
  • BIOL2319 Developmental and Cell Biology
  • BIOL1181 Clinical Biochemistry 1
  • BIOL2044 Human Physiology 2: Body Systems
  • ONPS2298 Histology
  • ONPS2559 Clinical Immunology
  • BIOL2416 Diagnostic Microbiology
  • BIOL2274 Limb and Trunk Anatomy
  • ONPS2563 Applied Pharmacology
  • ONPS2032 Principles of Pharmacology
  • COSC2960 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM
  • BIOL2144 Cellular Communication
  • BIOL2357 Practical Biomedical Sciences
  • BIOL2032 Gene Technologies
  • BIOL2145 Cardiorespiratory Biology
  • BIOL2301 Applied Biochemical Methods
  • BIOL2275 Head and Visceral Anatomy
  • ONPS2118 Medical Microbiology 1
  • ONPS2120 Medical Microbiology 2
  • MEDS1075 General Pathology
  • MEDS1102 Integrative Pathology
  • BIOL1131 Neuroscience
  • BIOL2299 Biology of Tissue Growth and Repair
  • BIOL2267 Functional Genomics and Proteomics
  • ONPS2493 Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 1
  • ONPS2494 Pharmacology of Therapeutic Agents 2

Standard entry requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).

Recognition

Depending on the courses chosen in the final year of study and meeting specific criteria, students may be eligible to apply for membership of the following societies: Ausbiotech; Australasian Society for Human Biology (ASHB); Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology (ANZSCDB); Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB); Australian Physiological Society (AuPS); Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR); Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB); Genetics Society of Australia (GSA); Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA); Mutagenesis and Experimental Pathology Society of Australia (MEPSA).

Study pathways

Graduates of the RMIT Associate Degree in Applied Science who achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 are guaranteed entry with credit of one year and up to 120 credit points. Graduates with a GPA of less than 2.0 can still apply and may be eligible for credit if successful in gaining a place. Graduates of the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing) and the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biotechnology) who achieve a GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 may receive up to one year's credit.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Bundoora International: $44,160
  • ATAR: 70
No
  • Full-time : 3 years

Further information

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include biomedical research, diagnostic laboratories, health promotion and administration, medical and pharmaceutical industries, research in universities and hospitals.

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