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<p>Biomedicine is an exciting area that plays a major role in helping people lead healthier lives. It's an industry that is constantly evolving. You'll learn about anatomy pathophysiology genetic sciences and can go on to work in areas like genome biology genetic mapping stem cell research and biological pharmaceuticals. Studies range from lifespan nutrition to food microbiology metabolism to applied biochemistry.Graduates of this program will pursue a career in biomedical research laboratory technology medical sales research and pharmaceuticals.This degree is a pathway to postgraduate studies in medicine physiotherapy dentistry pharmacy and other allied health programs as well as veterinary science. This course provides you with real experience in your chosen profession, through our Co-operative Model. Please see the Work integrated learning section below for more details</p>
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Entry requirements
Course rules
Course structure
Course learning outcomes
Additional costs
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
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Overview
Course overview
<p>Biomedicine is an exciting area that plays a major role in helping people lead healthier lives. It's an industry that is constantly evolving. You'll learn about anatomy pathophysiology genetic sciences and can go on to work in areas like genome biology genetic mapping stem cell research and biological pharmaceuticals. Studies range from lifespan nutrition to food microbiology metabolism to applied biochemistry.Graduates of this program will pursue a career in biomedical research laboratory technology medical sales research and pharmaceuticals.This degree is a pathway to postgraduate studies in medicine physiotherapy dentistry pharmacy and other allied health programs as well as veterinary science. This course provides you with real experience in your chosen profession, through our Co-operative Model. Please see the Work integrated learning section below for more details</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>Online</p>
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
60
CRICOS code:
062139A
Course coordinator:
<p>Morgan Wallace (MTH ODL) Indu Somasundara Panicker (CHL BER)</p>
Entry requirements
Domestic students
Current or recent year 12 graduates
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English</li><li>Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics, Science</li></ul>
ATAR
<p>This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.</p>
Guaranteed ATAR
You're guaranteed a place in this course if you receive an ATAR of 60 or higher and complete all the requirements.
Selection rank adjustments
<ul> <li><strong>Subject adjustments</strong> <br/> Subject adjustments may apply to this course. Please visit <a href="https://delta.vtac.edu.au/coursesearch/#/search">CourseSearch</a> in the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) website, find this course and open the 'Course requirements' section to see if subject adjustments apply. </li> <li><strong>Equity schemes</strong> <br/> If you've faced educational disadvantage, we encourage you to apply for our <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/apply/how-to-apply/undergraduate/equity-schemes/">equity schemes</a>. Depending on your eligibility and circumstances, an equity scheme application may support your course application. </li> </ul>
Applicants with higher education study
Academic requirements
<p>Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level or above, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as <a href="https://www.federation.edu.au/courses/dfs0-federation-access-studies-fast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Federation Access Studies (FAST)</a>.</p>
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Academic requirements
<p>Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.</p>
International students
Academic requirements
<p>Applicants are required to have met the minimum academic requirements: </p><ul><li>Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent.</li></ul><ul><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in any English</li><li>Equivalent of Units 3 and 4: A study score of at least 20 in one of any Mathematics, Science</li></ul>
English language requirements
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
Course rules
Course rules show the number and type of credit points needed to finish your course. They help you understand what you need to complete to graduate. You’re responsible for following the course rules and completing the right units. You’ll find a recommended sequence of units that meets these course rules in the course structure.
Course rules
Complete 360 credit points comprising:
270
credit points from
Core Units
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90
credit points from
Specialisation Elective
Core Units
Complete exactly 270 credit points from the following:
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Title
Credit points
SCBCH1001
Introduction to Nutrition
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SCBIO1001
Principles of Biology
15
SCCHM1001
Chemistry 1
15
SCCOR1200
Scientific Communication
15
COOPS1001
Professional Identity (Science)
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SCBIO1020
Systems Biology
15
SCCHM1002
Chemistry 2
15
SCCOR1300
Scientific Practice
15
SCBCH2001
Biochemistry
15
SCCHM2001
Analytical Techniques
15
SCMED2010
Pathophysiology 1
15
SCMIC2001
General Microbiology
15
SCBCH2002
Nutrition and Metabolism
15
SCMED2011
Pathophysiology 2
15
SCMOL2001
Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques
15
SCMOL2010
Mammalian Genetics
15
SCMOL3020
Immunology
15
SCMIC3003
Clinical Microbiology
15
Specialisation Elective
Complete exactly 90 credit points from the following:
Code
Title
Credit points
SCBCH3001
Lifespan Nutrition
15
SCCHM3001
Medicinal Chemistry
15
SCCHM3004
Organic Synthesis for Drug Design
15
SCCOR3001
Research Project
15
SCMED3010
Pharmacology and Toxicology
15
SCMED3034
Histopathology and Haematology
15
SCMOL3001
Molecular Cell Biology
15
SCCOR3013
Workplace Experience
15
Academic progress regulations
Commendation
<p>Students who are enrolled in at least 30 credit points of a course within a particular semester, will be sent a Letter of Commendation at the end of each term in which they achieve a "D" (Distinction) or better average (GPA of 6.5+) across the term enrolment.</p>
Counselling
<p>Students that fail a unit will be contacted via email with advice on required actions and referral to various Federation support services.</p>
Unsatisfactory
<p>Students who fail in 50 % or more of the units in which they are enrolled in any semester or who have not passed a unit after two attempts will be regarded as having unsatisfactory progress. They will be contacted via email and advised to contact their Course Coordinator to seek advice on how to address the issues that contributed to the result. </p>
Exclusion / suspension
<p>Following unsatisfactory progress in two consecutive semesters or failing a unit for the third time, students will be asked to show cause why they should not be suspended from the course. Unless a satisfactory response is received by the relevant Academic Progress Committee the student may be suspended from the course for a period of up to two years.</p>
Final unit supplementary assessment
<p>Students who receive an MF grade in their final Semester may apply to the Course Coordinator within 7 days of the publication of results for supplementary assessment if that unit is the only outstanding unit required to complete the degree and the student has not been found guilty of any form of academic misconduct (e.g. plagiarism, contract cheating, collusion) in that Semester. The highest grade attainable will be a Pass grade.</p>
Course structure
Course structures give you the recommended sequence of units and guide your progression through a course. It's your responsibility to meet the course rules and confirm unit availability each year. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.federation.edu.au/students/student-essentials/how-to-enrol/what-to-enrol-in/">Learn more about course structures and enrolment.</a>
Full Time - Semester 1 entry
Year 1
Semester 1
SCBCH1001
Introduction to Nutrition
Core Units
15
SCBIO1001
Principles of Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1001
Chemistry 1
Core Units
15
SCCOR1200
Scientific Communication
Core Units
15
Semester 2
SCBIO1020
Systems Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1002
Chemistry 2
Core Units
15
SCCOR1300
Scientific Practice
Core Units
15
COOPS1001
Professional Identity (Science)
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 1
SCBCH2001
Biochemistry
Core Units
15
SCCHM2001
Analytical Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMED2010
Pathophysiology 1
Core Units
15
SCMIC2001
General Microbiology
Core Units
15
Semester 2
SCBCH2002
Nutrition and Metabolism
Core Units
15
SCMED2011
Pathophysiology 2
Core Units
15
SCMOL2001
Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMOL2010
Mammalian Genetics
Core Units
15
Year 3
Semester 1
SCMOL3020
Immunology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Semester 2
SCMIC3003
Clinical Microbiology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Full Time - Semester 2 entry
Year 1
Semester 2
SCBIO1020
Systems Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1002
Chemistry 2
Core Units
15
SCCOR1300
Scientific Practice
Core Units
15
COOPS1001
Professional Identity (Science)
Core Units
15
Semester 1
SCBCH1001
Introduction to Nutrition
Core Units
15
SCBIO1001
Principles of Biology
Core Units
15
SCCHM1001
Chemistry 1
Core Units
15
SCCOR1200
Scientific Communication
Core Units
15
Year 2
Semester 2
SCBCH2002
Nutrition and Metabolism
Core Units
15
SCMED2011
Pathophysiology 2
Core Units
15
SCMOL2001
Biotechnology Laboratory Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMOL2010
Mammalian Genetics
Core Units
15
Semester 1
SCBCH2001
Biochemistry
Core Units
15
SCCHM2001
Analytical Techniques
Core Units
15
SCMED2010
Pathophysiology 1
Core Units
15
SCMIC2001
General Microbiology
Core Units
15
Year 3
Semester 2
SCMIC3003
Clinical Microbiology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Semester 1
SCMOL3020
Immunology
Core Units
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
ELECTIVE
15
Course learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Course learning outcomes
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Outcome
<p>1</p>
<p>Articulate the methodology of biomedical science, explaining the basis of accepted knowledge and why it is testable and open to ongoing inquiry</p>
<p>2</p>
<p>Explain the role and relevance of biomedical sciences in advancing human health and in addressing broader societal challenges in public health</p>
<p>3 </p>
<p>Demonstrate well-developed knowledge in human health and disease states, from the molecular level to macro-systems level in both normal and abnormal conditions</p>
<p>4</p>
<p>Integrate knowledge of biological systems to describe disease aetiology, diagnostics, and treatments and explain the role of biomedical science research in this field</p>
<p>5</p>
<p>Gather, synthesise, analyse and critically evaluate information from a range of digital sources relevant to biomedical science fields</p>
<p>6</p>
<p>Integrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills to plan and conduct biomedical science investigations, demonstrating competence in selecting appropriate methods for data collection and analysis.</p>
<p>7</p>
<p>Collect, accurately record, interpret and draw conclusions from biomedical science data using a variety of research design techniques and a variety of data sets (ie quantitative and qualitative) </p>
<p>8</p>
<p>Communicate biomedical science results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes including effective and ethical use of generative AI technologies</p>
<p>9</p>
<p>Demonstrate being independent and self-directed learners who are able to work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context in the biomedical science fields</p>
<p>10</p>
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to biomedical science, emphasising personal ethical conduct including responsible handling of patient and research data in a variety of biomedical science fields</p>
Additional costs
URGD/PGCW/NAWD
Other study costs
<p>Students may incur these additional costs, which are not invoiced by the university, in order to complete the course. </p><ul><li>Equipment</li></ul>
Credit, pathways, and recognition of prior learning
VET pathways
VET pathways
<p>This course offers VET articulation agreements, provided you meet the additional admissions requirements.</p>
CRS_CRDT_VET_QUAL_PROVIDE
Qualification code and title
Credit points
Restrictions
HLT43021 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance program
15 credit points
Note- (SCCOR3016 replaces SCCOR3013 unit)
Recognition of prior learning
Recognition of prior learning
<p>This course recognises relevant non-formal and informal prior learning and experiences, as long as you meet the admission eligibility rules and procedures, and any RPL unit exclusions.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Study load:
Full time<br />Part time
Credit points:
360
Duration (in full time equivalent):
3 years
Domestic students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>Online</p>
International students:
<p><strong>Location</strong></p><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p>
Guaranteed ATAR:
60
CRICOS code:
062139A
Course coordinator:
<p>Morgan Wallace (MTH ODL) Indu Somasundara Panicker (CHL BER)</p>
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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