Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) [End-on]
Course code | 70409 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of a pass degree in Biomedical Sciences, from this or another university, that satisfies the College requirements relating to the necessary standard of academic achievement. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Special admission requirements | Honours studies shall normally follow on directly from the pass degree and no later than two years following completion of the pass degree. |
Post admission requirements | Hepatitis B immunisation: Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours), graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
Options
Select an honours discipline from the table below
DISCIPLINE | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Anatomy | Townsville | |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Townsville | Not available part-time |
Microbiology and Immunology | Townsville | |
Pharmacology | Townsville | |
Physiology | Cairns Townsville |
ANATOMY
AT4001:12 Anatomy Honours Part 1 of 2
AT4002:12 Anatomy Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
AT4003:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-Time) Part 1 of 4
AT4004:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-Time) Part 2 of 4
AT4005:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-Time) Part 3 of 4
AT4006:06 Anatomy Honours (Part-Time) Part 4 of 4
BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
BC4002:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 1 of 2
BC4003:12 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Honours Part 2 of 2
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUMOLOGY
MI4000:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 1 of 2
MI4001:12 Microbiology and Immunology Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
MI4010:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-Time) Part 1 of 4
MI4011:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-Time) Part 2 of 4
MI4012:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-Time) Part 3 of 4
MI4013:06 Microbiology and Immunology Honours (Part-Time) Part 4 of 4
PHARMACOLOGY
PP4051:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 1 of 2
PP4052:12 Pharmacology Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
PP4053:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-Time) Part 1 of 4
PP4054:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-Time) Part 2 of 4
PP4055:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-Time) Part 3 of 4
PP4056:06 Pharmacology Honours (Part-Time) Part 4 of 4
PHYSIOLOGY
PP4001:12 Physiology Honours Part 1 of 2
PP4002:12 Physiology Honours Part 2 of 2
OR
PP4003:06 Physiology Honours (Part-Time) Part 1 of 4
PP4004:06 Physiology Honours (Part-Time) Part 2 of 4
PP4005:06 Physiology Honours (Part-Time) Part 3 of 4
PP4006:06 Physiology Honours (Part-Time) Part 4 of 4
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BBiomedSc(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | No majors are to appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |