Further Information
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February and July |
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3 years full-time |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science): Any TEE mathematics or at least WACE Mathematics 2C/2D (Students with only TEE Discrete Mathematics or WACE Mathematics 2C/2D will be required to study additional Level 1 mathematics units) TEE Applicable Mathematics and Chemistry, or WACE Mathematics 3A/3B or higher and Chemistry 3A/3B, are strongly recommended. Biology/Biological Sciences and/or Human Biology/Human Biological Sciences would be helpful. Minimum TER (2009): |
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| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) |
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Commonwealth-supported places |
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| Links | |
| University Handbook |
Biomedical Science
New approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating disease are increasingly dependent on an understanding of how the body functions at the molecular, cellular, organic, and whole-body level.
The Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) is designed for students who want a balanced coverage of those science subjects that are contributing significantly to modern medicine. It is relevant to students who seek careers in the biomedical field other than as a practising physician.
These underpin strategies for gene and cell therapy, organ transplantation, the detection and treatment of cancer, genetic and infectious diseases/disorders, and other medical interventions.
Level 1
The first level builds a firm foundation in the biological sciences, chemistry and mathematics.
Level 2
At Level 2 units are selected from anatomy and human biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, pharmacology and physiology.
Level 3
In Level 3 three majors are available:
- Cell Biology
- Integrative (whole-body level) Biology
- Molecular Medicine
These include units in anatomy and human biology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, mammalian cell biology, molecular genetics, medical genetics and advanced neuroscience.
Career opportunities
Career opportunities are expanding rapidly in line with the growth in molecular and biotechnology research resulting from the Human Genome Project and projects sequencing other genomes.
Other employment opportunities include science curator, medical scientist, research officer at university or hospital-based laboratories, pharmaceutical project leader, medical sales representative, graduate assistant in hospital laboratories in research or routine diagnostics, laboratory technician, laboratory biochemist, patent evaluator/examiner, or chief executive officer in biotechnology companies.
The program provides a good basis for graduate entry into medicine and other allied professional careers e.g. pharmacy and audiology.
| Course enquiries | Admissions, application, and general enquiries to |
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Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences |
Hackett Hall (M353) Phone (+61 8) 6488 2477 Email admissions@uwa.edu.au |
