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QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): Medical Laboratory Science (External: 906135; Toowoomba campus: 906131); Biomedical Sciences (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 (Medical Laboratory Science) 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 field including research, technical, advisory and commercial roles. Students will be eligible to apply for membership to professional organisations including the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, Australian Society for Microbiology, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Australian Society for Medical Research.

The Bachelor of Health (Biomedical Sciences) aims to provide education and training for a career in biotechnology, medical research, pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies, and public health laboratories. Graduates will have a broad education allowing them to diversify after graduation, including seeking entry via the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT) into medicine and other professional programs in the allied health sciences, or higher degree research such as Honours or Masters and PhD. Students will be eligible to apply for membership to professional organisations including , and the .

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Program objectives

On completion of the Bachelor of Health, students should be able to:

• apply a broad and coherent body of theoretical and practical knowledge in the biomedical sciences with in depth knowledge in one or more specialist disciplines.

• collect, organise, analyse and interpret biomedical science literature and laboratory data using appropriate experimental, computational, statistical and technological approaches.

• exhibit scientific literacy and oral, written and digital communication skills to explain biomedical science concepts to a range of audiences.

• apply practical laboratory and technical skills to generate accurate scientific data.

• work independently or collaboratively in teams to critically and creatively analyse issues and develop appropriate solutions to complex problems across a range of cultural, institutional, national and global contexts.

• demonstrate a working knowledge of ethical, professional and workplace health and safety requirements in research and clinical laboratories.

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Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education institutions (including universities), vocational education and training institutions and secondary schools. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with that qualification type.

This program is at AQF Qualification Level 07. Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.

The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting .

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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.^

• Subject pre-requisite: English (4, SA) or equivalent.

• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 2.

Applicants are advised to also address the following:

• Recommended Prior 精东传媒app: one of Biological Science, Chemistry or Science21 (4, SA) or equivalent.

• 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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Requirements for professional experience placements

For the Medical Laboratory Science 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. There is no guarantee of students being able to undertake their placement in a block period.

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 (Medical Laboratory Science) Students.

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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 a students' higher education and students 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 .

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Program structure

This program comprises of 24 units including 8 core courses/units and one of the following combinations:

• one 12-unit Health major (Biomedical Sciences) and 4 approved courses; or

• one 12-unit Health major (Biomedical Sciences) and one 4 unit minor; or

• one 12-unit Health major (Biomedical Sciences) and 4 electives; or

• one 16-unit Health major (Medical Laboratory Science).

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Required time limits

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

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Core courses

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Major studies

The following majors are available in the Bachelor of Health:

• Biomedical Sciences (12-unit major)

• Medical Laboratory Science (16-unit major)

Specific majors

In this section:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Approved courses (Biomedical Sciences major)

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Biomedical Sciences

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Medical Laboratory Science

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Approved courses (Biomedical Sciences major)

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Minor Studies

Biomedical Sciences major only: Minor studies are designed to enable students to widen their knowledge and perspectives, or to complement their choice of major. Courses must be taken over two levels and should be the same discipline or recognised multi-disciplinary area. Enrolment requirements must be satisfied for any course selection.

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Electives/Approved courses

Elective courses enable students to further increase their knowledge and widen their perspectives. Electives may be any USQ course. Choice of an elective will depend on the availability of the course(s), timetabling constraints and quotas. Students may consult their program coordinator for a recommendation.

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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.

Students will need internet access to retrieve course materials, undertake assessment and participate in course online activities.

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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. Find out more about , visit the to view specific dates for your degree, or visit the .

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

Core Courses

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Biomedical Sciences

• (2 days)

• (2 days)

• (1 week - Mandatory)

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• (1 week - Mandatory)

• (1 week - Mandatory)

• (1 week - Mandatory)

Medical Laboratory Science

• (2 days)

• (3 days - Mandatory)

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• (3 days - Mandatory)

• (3 days - Mandatory)

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Exit points

Students who have successfully completed the first 16 units of the Bachelor of Health in accordance with the recommended enrolment pattern may exit with the AHEA Associate Degree of Health . Students wishing to undertake this option should consult the Program Coordinator in the School of Health and Wellbeing, Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences.

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Credit

Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the .

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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:

• Medical Laboratory Science major recommended enrolment pattern
• Biomedical Sciences major recommended enrolment pattern

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Medical Laboratory 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.

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Biomedical Sciences 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.