Bachelor of Health (BHEA) - BHealth
QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Laboratory Medicine (External: 906135; Toowoomba campus: 906131); Biomedical Science (External: 906905; Toowoomba campus: 906901)
CRICOS code (International applicants): 075197F
| On-campus~^ | External@^ | |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) | Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July) |
| Campus: | Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place | Commonwealth supported place Domestic full fee paying place International full fee paying place |
| Standard duration: | 3 years full-time, 8 years part-time maximum | |
| Program articulation: | ||
| Footnotes | |
| ~ | Not all courses in the majors are available on-campus. |
| ^ | Candidates to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Health (BHEA) and who are seeking course credits by exemption must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 8 courses of the Bachelor of Health. |
| @ | External international students must be able to attend residential schools at a USQ campus and block clinical placement in Australia. As there is no guarantee that clinical placement can be done in block placements, the Laboratory Medicine major is unsuitable for international overseas students. |
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: study@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 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.
Program objectives
On completion of the Bachelor of Health, the graduate will:
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be able to demonstrate a sound grounding in biological sciences with a major emphasis on human health and disease
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have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry
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be capable of interacting with people trained in other disciplines towards the solution of common problems in biology, biomedical science and pathology
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have an awareness of the principles of laboratory safety as applicable in the areas studied in the program
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be able to use computers to assist them to obtain and analyse data and solve problems in the areas studied in the program
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be able to access appropriate scientific literature and understand and apply the results of scientific research at a level appropriate to a new graduate
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be skilled in data analysis and the communication of ideas and concepts
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be motivated to sustain life-long learning
Additionally, graduates from the Bachelor of Health (Laboratory Medicine) major will:
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demonstrate a sound knowledge and practical skills to function as a medical scientist in a medical pathology laboratory
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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:
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have demonstrated competence in laboratory techniques and the use of instrumentation relevant to the biomedical sciences
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understand the principles underlying key disciplines in biomedical science, in particular in physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology and molecular biology
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be able to prepare concise, accurate reports of experimental work
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be competent in the use of statistics and data analysis
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be aware of the social, moral, and legal responsibilities of professional scientists
Program Information Set
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Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Have achieved a minimum Overall Position (OP) 15, tertiary entrance rank 66 or equivalent qualification.^
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Subject pre-requisite: English (4,SA) or equivalent.
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English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.
Applicants are advised to also address the following:
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Recommended Prior 精东传媒app: one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Science21(4,SA) or equivalent.
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Assumed knowledge expectations: Mathematics A (4,SA).
All students are required to satisfy the applicable .
If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a 精东传媒app-approved . On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.
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These are determined by the 精东传媒app for specific programs each Semester. The 2017 OP and tertiary entrance ranks are based on agreed QTAC schedules which assess formal study at Year 12 or , tertiary, preparatory, professional or vocational qualifications or work experience, as detailed in the QTAC Assessment of Qualifications Manual and QTAC Assessor Guidelines. Bonus ranks may help you get into the program of your choice by increasing your OP/Rank. The bonus ranks don't apply to all applicants or all programs. Please read the information on USQ's carefully to find out what you may be eligible for. |
Requirements for professional experience placements
For the Laboratory Medicine major, practical experience is an integral component of the program and each student is required to undertake and satisfactorily complete 52 days of practical experience in Australia. .
Progression into practical courses is dependent upon a pass grade in theoretical and other practical courses which have been set as prerequisites.
Applicants must be willing to undertake and submit the requirements of the 精东传媒app of Southern Queensland and Queensland Health for practical placement. Please refer to the applicable for Bachelor of Health (Laboratory Medicine) Students.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
A Commonwealth supported place is where the Australian Government makes a contribution towards the cost of a student's higher education andstudents pay a , which varies depending on the courses undertaken. Students 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. Students 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. Students are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via the .
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).
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.
Residential schools
The attendance requirement of residential schools within this degree is indicated by the following letters: V = Voluntary; O = Optional; C = Compulsory; R = Recommended; HR = Highly Recommended; M = Mandatory. Further information is available and in the
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.
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
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.
| Major 精东传媒app: Laboratory Medicine | ||||||||
| Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Residential school | Enrolment requirements | |||||
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| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | ||||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | |||
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Year 1 | ||||||||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,3 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | C | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | C | Pre-requisite: | ||
| ^ | 1 | 2 | Pre-requisite: and | |||||
| 1 | 1,2 | 1 | 1,2,3 | |||||
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Year 2 | ||||||||
| ^ | 2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | |||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: and | ||||
| ^ | 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | |||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: and | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: and | ||||||
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Year 3 | ||||||||
| ^ | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | |||||
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: or or or | ||||
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: and | ||||
| 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||||
| Footnotes | |
| * | If studied externally, residential school attendance on-campus in Toowoomba is compulsory. Candidates with evidence of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may seek exemption from some courses and/or residential schools in the 1st year of the major. |
| ^ | Current employees of pathology service providers with a minimum of 2 years full-time or equivalent relevant technical experience may seek exemption from Pathology Clinical Placements courses 1 to 4 on the basis of approved industrial experience. However, for candidates to be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Health (BHEA) and who are seeking course credits by exemption must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 8 courses of the BHEA. |
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.
| Major 精东传媒app: Biomedical Science | ||||||||
| Course | Year of program and semester in which course is normally studied | Residential school | Enrolment requirements | |||||
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| On-campus (ONC) | External (EXT) | Online (ONL) | ||||||
| Year | Sem | Year | Sem | Year | Sem | |||
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Year 1 | ||||||||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,3 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | C | |||
| * | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | C | Pre-requisite: | ||
| 1 | 1,2 | 1 | 1,2,3 | |||||
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Choose one of the following two courses: | ||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | |||||||
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Year 2 | ||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| ~ | 2 | 1 | C | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: and | ||||
| + | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| ~ | 2 | 2 | C | Pre-requisite: | ||||
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Year 3 | ||||||||
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | Pre-requisite: and | ||||
| ~ | 3 | 1 | C | Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: and and | ||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: | ||||
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Choose one of the following three courses | ||||||||
| ~ | 3 | 2 | C | Pre-requisite: Co-requisite: and and | ||||
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Or | ||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |||||
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Or | ||||||||
| 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Pre-requisite: Completion of 2nd year (or 2 years full time study in a relevant area) | ||||
| Footnotes | |
| * | If studied externally, attendance on-campus in Toowoomba is compulsory. Candidates with evidence of Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) may seek exemption from some courses and/or residential schools in the 1st year of the major. |
| ~ | Requires attendance at USQ for the residential school. |
| + | The on-campus Toowoomba offering of this course will not be available in 2017. |