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Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBMS) - BBioMedSc
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Toowoomba campus: 906341; Distance education: 906345; Fraser Coast campus: 916341
CRICOS code (International applicants): 042222E
| | On-campus*~# | Distance education+^ |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July) | Semester 3 (November) |
| Campus: | Fraser Coast, Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place
International full fee paying place
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| Standard duration: | 3 years full-time, 8 years part-time maximum |
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Program focus
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science aims to provide education
and training for a career in biomedical sciences. Biomedical scientists
provide the scientific support and research for medicine and support
industries related to medicine, such as the pharmaceutical and diagnostic
companies. Graduates will have a knowledge-base and skills that will
fit them for a career in medical research, pathology services, public
health laboratories, diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries. They
will have a broad education allowing them to diversify after graduation,
including seeking placement into professional programs, including
medicine, pharmacy, veterinary science, dentistry, optometry, physiotherapy
and occupational therapy.
Career opportunities
Medical Scientist, Research Scientist, Medical, Clinical or
Research Technicians in Hospital Laboratories, University and Health
or Biotechnology Industry; Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry and
Medical Technologies Marketing, Clinical Physiology and Diagnostic
Industries, Pathology Laboratory Scientist. The Bachelor of Biomedical
Science is an excellent pathway to seek entry into professional programs
in the health sciences.
Program aims
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science aims to provide education
and training for a career in biomedical sciences. Biomedical scientists
provide the scientific support and research for medicine and support
industries related to medicine, such as the pharmaceutical and diagnostic
companies. Graduates will have a knowledge base and skills that will
fit them for a career in medical research, pathology services, public
health laboratories, diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries. They
will have a broad education allowing them to diversify after graduation,
including seeking entry into professional programs in the health sciences.
Program objectives
Graduates from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science will:
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be able to demonstrate a sound grounding in biological sciences
with a major emphasis on human health and disease
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have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry
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understand the principles underlying key disciplines in biomedical
science, in particular in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry,
microbiology, immunology and molecular biology
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be capable of applying these principles to problem-solving
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be capable of interacting with people trained in other disciplines
towards the solution of common problems in biomedical science
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possess skill in drawing upon the growing content of knowledge
in these disciplines
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have demonstrated competence in laboratory techniques and the
use of instrumentation relevant to the biomedical sciences
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have an awareness of the principles of laboratory safety as
applicable in the areas studied in the program
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be able to prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental
work
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be competent in the use of statistics and data analysis
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be able to use computers to assist them to obtain and analyse
data and solve problems in the areas studied in the program
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be able to access appropriate scientific literature and understand
and apply the results of scientific research at a level appropriate
to a new graduate
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be skilled in the communication of ideas and concepts
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be motivated to sustain life-long learning
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be aware of the social, moral, and legal responsibilities of
professional scientists
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be qualified for admission to an appropriate professional body
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possess skills and knowledge that allow successful career diversification
on graduation.
Admission requirements
For entry into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program, applicants
will require Queensland Senior School Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent
with the following:
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English (four semesters Sound Achievement) or equivalent. International
applicants must have met the University's
English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/EAP.
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Mathematics A (four semesters Sound Achievement)
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Recommended Study: Mathematics B (four semesters Sound Achievement).
If applicants do not have the Mathematics B level pre-requisite for
entry then they will be recommended to undertake MAT1000 Mathematics Fundamentals as an elective.
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Study in one of Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Multi-strand
Science or equivalent.
Candidates for admission to this program must satisfy the normal
USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to Section 2.2 of the Admissions Policy, Section 2.2.1 (for Australian
students) and Section 2.2.3 (for international students).
How to apply
Domestic students
Application for undergraduate programs may be made through
the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). The same procedure
applies whether you plan to study on-campus or by distance education.
If you completed Year 12 at a Queensland secondary school you
will be assessed for entry on the basis of your Overall Position (OP)
or equivalent score. Year 12 students from other states or territories
are considered for entry on the basis of their UAI, ENTER or TER and
the subject prerequisites indicated. Other applicants will be based
on their overall Rank.
International students
This program is offered to international students. An international
student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen
and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and
how to apply.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a student contribution
amount, which varies depending on the courses undertaken. You
are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Commonwealth
Supported students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government
loan called HECS-HELP.
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the Course Fee Finder.
Program structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Biomedical Science,
a candidate must complete or be exempted from courses with a total
value of at least 24 units according to the following recommended
enrolment pattern.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 8 years to complete this program.
Elective courses
Students will also choose four electives at levels 1, 2 or 3
from another area in the Faculty of Sciences or another Faculty, in
order to enhance their intended program emphasis, including at least
one unit of level three electives, (so that they complete at least
eight units of study of level three courses). Suggested elective packages
include those from pathophysiology, psychology, physics or microbiology.
For students considering Medicine, a choice of the minors below, including
physics and psychology, may be preferable:
Pathophysiology Electives:
Physics Electives:
Psychology Electives:
Other Electives
IT requirements
Students should visit the USQ Recommended
Hardware and Recommended Software sites to check that their computers are
capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet
web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for
software.
In this section:
First Year Students in BBMS 2011
Second Year students in BBMS in 2011
