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Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (BBMH) - BBioMedSc(Hons)
CRICOS code (International applicants): 059203B
| On-campus |
Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) |
Campus: | Toowoomba |
Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place
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Standard duration: | This program must be completed within two years
of first enrolling. |
Contact us
Future Australian and New Zealand students |
Future International students |
Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500 Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315 Email: studysci@usq.edu.au |
Phone: +61 7 4631 5543 Email: international@usq.edu.au |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252 Phone (from outside
Australia): +61 7 4631 2285 Email: usq.support@usq.edu.au |
Program focus
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) gives students
the opportunity to extend their knowledge and skills in a range of
research areas within Biomedical Sciences. Students conduct and report
on a research project under the supervision of a staff member with
the appropriate expertise. The program gives students an appreciation
of the professional standards required of the practising biomedical
scientist, and the ethical challenges presented by modern science
and technology. Students participate in research teams, are introduced
to advanced experimental and literature research methods and have
opportunities to make contact with the wider scientific community
in the local region, elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Program objectives
Upon completion of the Honours program, graduates will be able
to:
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demonstrate high levels of proficiency in research and specific
methodology including research planning and implementation, analysis,
interpretation and evaluation of research results, and the presentation
and communication of research findings
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demonstrate awareness of a wide range of research methods and
the ethical and social responsibilities of a practising scientist
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apply the skills gained in the program to biomedical science
with a high degree of proficiency
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undertake research-oriented careers or progress to higher level
studies in biomedical science
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meet the academic requirements for membership of professional
societies or registration boards as practising discipline specialists.
Admission requirements
General Requirements
To qualify for entry to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science
(Honours) program students will:
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have been awarded a degree in the area of Honours study, normally,
with a substantial amount of undergraduate study in biomedical science
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be current in biomedical science at undergraduate level. To
ensure currency of knowledge, students will normally have commenced
their undergraduate degree no earlier than eight years previous to
the year of application and will have satisfied requirements for the
award of that degree no more than three years previously
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have met minimum academic requirements in the relevant undergraduate
program. These requirements normally include one or more of the following:
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achieved a Grade Point Average equivalent to the level of Credit
or better for the whole program
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achieved a Grade Point Average equivalent to the level of Credit
or better in the second and third years of the undergraduate degree
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achieved a Grade Point Average equivalent to the level of Credit
or better in biomedical science study in the undergraduate degree.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must have submitted and had approved a project proposal
for which an appropriate supervisor is available before commencing
studies. Acceptance will be subject to the availability of a supervisor
for the project.
Discretionary Admission
The Dean may, on advice of the relevant Head of Department,
admit students who do not satisfy all the general requirements for
entry but who, in the opinion of the Head of Department, have a reasonable
chance of success.
International applicants must also have met the requirements or have completed the .
How to apply
Domestic students
may be made directly to USQ.
International students
This program is offered to international students. An international
student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen
and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and
how to apply.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government
makes a contribution towards the cost of your higher education and
you as a student pay a , which varies depending on the
courses undertaken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Commonwealth Supported students may
be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called .
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders,
Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside
outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying
students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government
loan called .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
Program structure
The Honours program consists of eight units of study including
six units of project courses and two units of coursework. Students
enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) must seek
advice from the Program Coordinator on:
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selection of an appropriate project
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selection of appropriate special course of study
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detailed procedures for supervision, preparation and submission
of progress reports and project material.
The project courses give students appropriate opportunity for
research and scientific investigation of a topic within the area of
the major study.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.
IT requirements
Students should visit the USQ to check that their computers
are capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet
web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for
software.
Exemptions
No exemptions will be given from any courses in the program.
Candidates must complete all courses at USQ.
Other information
A mid-year intake is possible. Please contact the Program Coordinator.
Recommended Enrolment Pattern
This program is only available in on-campus mode. Students may
commence their studies in either semester 1 or semester 2. Students
should refer to the Program Coordinator: telephone +61 7 4631 2361
for the current year's Honours Guidelines.
Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Enrolment requirements |
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On-campus (ONC) | Distance education (EXT) | Online (WEB) |
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