Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences
Information valid for students commencing in 2020.
Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences [Exit Only]
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 75011 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | The Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences may be awarded to students exiting the Graduate Diploma of Medical Sciences or Master of Medical Sciences, provided they meet the award requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Not applicable – the course is an exit qualification only. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | Biomedical science examines how the body works and investigates ways to treat diseases using advanced tools and strategies. It covers the fields of biochemistry, microbiology, physiology and anatomy with the aim of improving health outcomes for humans and animals tropical, rural and remote and indigenous communities. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. For more information refer to Inherent Requirements page. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
12 credit points of any Level 5 BC, BM, HS, MI, ML, PP or TM subjects or a sequence approved by the College Dean
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | Exit Only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 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 |
Credit
Eligibility | Not applicable – this is an exit only degree |
Maximum allowed | Not applicable |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES |
Approved abbreviation | GCertBiomedSc |
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |