Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| Duration | |
3 years full-time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
20 - 25 hours plus own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 038063E |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Mathematics, plus for July intake: Chemistry, Biology (or Human Biology) |
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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.
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
|---|---|
| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
Structure
Normally 48 points at each level (1 to 3)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 | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences |
The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
