Information valid for students commencing in 2022.
Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences [Exit only]
Handbook year | 2022 |
Course code | 75011 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Health and Medicine |
College | Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences |
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 identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession.. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 番茄社区 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
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
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 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 |
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 |