Biomedical Science
Pathway to Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Didn't get into Biomedical Science with your ATAR? Consider applying for another course as a pathway to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Get a head start in your university studies now and transfer into your preferred course in your second year.
Bachelor of Science
Students who successfully complete first year in the Bachelor of Science, with satisfactory results in the subjects listed below, can apply for a transfer in second year to the Bachelor Biomedical Science.
| Semester | Subject name | Subject code | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 or 2 |
Quantitative skills choice |
* |
15 |
| 1 | Organisation and Function of Cells and Organisms | BIO1OF | 15 |
| 1 | General Principles of Chemistry | CHE1GEN | 15 |
| 1 | First year level elective | ** |
15 |
| 2 | Genetics, Human Biology and Evolution | BIO1GEN | 15 |
| 2 | Applications of Chemistry | CHE1APL | 15 |
| 2 | First year level faculty elective | ** |
15 |
| 2 | First year level elective | ** |
15 |
* Quantitative skills choice subjects
Semester 1
- Calculus and Number Systems (MAT1CNS)
- Discrete Mathematics (MAT1DM)
- Physics for Life Sciences A (PHY1LSA)
- Principles of Physics A (PHY1SCA)
- Data Based Critical Thinking (STA1DCT)
Semester 2
- Mathematical Applications in Biology (MAT1MAB)
- Physics for Life Sciences B (PHY1LSB)
- Principles of Physics B (PHY1SCB)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
- Statistics for Psychology (STA1PSY)
- Statistical Science (STA1SS)
** Recommended electives
Semester 1
- Information Technology Fundamentals (CSE1ITF)
- Calculus and Number Systems (MAT1CNS)
- Discrete Mathematics (MAT1DM)
- Infections and Epidemics (MIC1IEP)
- Physics for Life Sciences A (PHY1LSA)
- Principles of Physics A (PHY1SCA)
- Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience 1A (PSY1BNA)
- Experimental Foundations of Psychological Science (PSY1EFP)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
- Statistical Science (STA1SS)
Semester 2
- Calculus and Linear Algebra (MAT1CLA)
- Mathematical Applications in Biology (MAT1MAB)
- Public Health for Nutrition Studies (PHE1BHN)
- Physics for Life Sciences B (PHY1LSB)
- Principles of Physics B (PHY1SCB)
- Introduction to Behavioural Neuroscience B (PSY1BNB)
- Clinical Foundations of Psychological Science (PSY1CFP)
- Statistics for Life Sciences (STA1LS)
- Statistics for Psychology (STA1PSY)
See Biomedical Science study option for full course details.
Subject information current for 2013.
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