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QTAC code (Australian and New Zealand applicants): External: 906905; Toowoomba campus: 906901

CRICOS code (International applicants): 098990B

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Program aims

The Bachelor of 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. 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 Biomedical Sciences, 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 sciences 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 sciences 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 68 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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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 Biomedical Sciences major and 4 approved courses; or

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

• one 12-unit Biomedical Sciences major and 4 electives.

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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 12 compulsory courses are included in the program:

Specific majors

In this section:

• Biomedical Sciences
• Approved courses

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Biomedical Sciences

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Approved courses

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Minor Studies

Biomedical Sciences 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. To find out more about , visit the to view specific dates for your degree, or visit the .

Core Courses

Biomedical Sciences

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Exit points

Students who have successfully completed the first 16 units of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences in accordance with the recommended enrolment pattern may exit with the ABSC Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences. 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 pattern

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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.