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QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Laboratory Medicine (Toowoomba campus: 906131; External: 906135); Biomedical Science (External: 906905; Toowoomba campus: 906901)

CRICOS code (International applicants): 075197F

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Program aims

The Bachelor of Health has two majors:

The Bachelor of Health (Laboratory Medicine) aims to provide education and training for medical scientists to service the public and private pathology laboratory industry. A secondary aim is to provide graduates that will be able to play a role in the biomedical arena including research, technical, advisory and commercial roles.

The Bachelor of Health (Biomedical Science) aims to provide education and training for a career in pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, medical research, pathology services, public health laboratories, diagnostic and pharmaceutical industries. Graduates will have a broad education allowing them to diversify after graduation, including seeking entry into professional programs in the health sciences.

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Program objectives

On completion of the Bachelor of Health, the graduate will:

• be able to demonstrate a sound grounding in biological sciences with a major emphasis on human health and disease

• have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry

• be capable of interacting with people trained in other disciplines towards the solution of common problems in biology, biomedical science and pathology

• have an awareness of the principles of laboratory safety as applicable in the areas studied in the program

• be able to use computers to assist them to obtain and analyse data and solve problems in the areas studied in the program

• be able to access appropriate scientific literature and understand and apply the results of scientific research at a level appropriate to a new graduate

• be skilled in data analysis and the communication of ideas and concepts

• be motivated to sustain life-long learning

Additionally, graduates from the Bachelor of Health (Laboratory Medicine) major will:

• demonstrate a sound knowledge and practical skills to function as a medical scientist in a medical pathology laboratory

• demonstrate a sound knowledge and practical skills to function as a medical scientist in the disciplines of haematology, transfusion science, histology, clinical biochemistry and microbiology within a medical pathology laboratory

Additionally, graduates from the Bachelor of Health (Biomedical Science) major will:

• have demonstrated competence in laboratory techniques and the use of instrumentation relevant to the biomedical sciences

• understand the principles underlying key disciplines in biomedical science, in particular in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and molecular biology

• be able to prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental work

• be competent in the use of statistics and data analysis

• be aware of the social, moral, and legal responsibilities of professional scientists

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Admission requirements

For entry into the Bachelor of Health program, applicants will require Queensland Senior School Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent with the following:

• English (four semesters Sound Achievement) or equivalent.

Students in the Bachelor of Health (Laboratory Medicine major) must be willing to undertake and submit the requirements of the 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland and Queensland Health for clinical placement, if relevant. These include:

1. evidence of Hepatitis B immunity

2. a signed Qld Health Student Orientation Checklist, Qld Health Placement Deed and a Qld Health Placement Privacy and Consent Deed or a signed SA Health Student Orientation Checklist, SA Health Placement Deed and a SA Health Privacy and Consent Deed

3. a signed USQ Student Clinical Placement Policy Declaration

Candidates for admission to this program must satisfy the normal USQ entry requirements for undergraduate programs. Please refer to the .

All students are required to satisfy the applicable .

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, you may be admitted to an award program.

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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
Domestic full fee paying students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government loan called provided they meet the residency and citizenship requirements.
Australian citizens, Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders, Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who will be resident outside Australia for the duration of their program pay full tuition fees and are not eligible for .

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 .

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Program structure

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Health (Laboratory Medicine) or Bachelor of Health (Biomedical Science), a candidate must complete or be exempted from courses with a total value of at least 24 units according to the following recommended enrolment pattern.

Candidates may take an option of exiting the Bachelor of Health (Laboratory Medicine) after successful completion of 2 years full time study or equivalent (16 units) with an AHEA Associate Degree of Health (Laboratory Medicine). Candidates wishing to undertake this option should consult the Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences. This option does not apply for students enrolled in Bachelor of Health (Biomedical Science).

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Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 8 years to complete this program.

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Clinical requirements

For the Laboratory Medicine major, clinical experience is an integral component of the program and each student is required to undertake and satisfactorily complete 52 days of clinical experience in Australia. There is no guarantee of students being able to undertake their placement in a block period.

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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.

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Residential schools

Attendance at residential schools at the specified USQ campus is an integral component of the program and each student is required to attend as scheduled.

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Enrolment

Progression

Students are advised to consult with student support usq.support@usq.edu.au in situations where their progression is affected either by failure in pre-requisite courses, or where they choose a part-time study pattern.

Recommended enrolment patterns

In this section:

• Laboratory Medicine major recommended enrolment pattern
• Biomedical Science major recommended enrolment pattern

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Laboratory Medicine major recommended enrolment pattern

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.

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Biomedical Science major recommended enrolment pattern

Students are able to enrol in any offered mode of a course (on-campus, external or online), regardless of the program mode of study they enrolled in.