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Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health (Biomedical Research)
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The Biomedical Research major encompasses the exciting and rapidly evolving fields of proteomics, genetic engineering and advanced techniques in molecular analysis. A new generation of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, hormones and anti-inflammatory agents are being developed using these technologies. This major will provide you with the tools and knowledge to work in biomedical science research and the biotechnology industry. Potential future pathways for further education include progression to postgraduate medicine, or a research-based Honours or Masters program in biology or medical biotechnology. As a graduate of this major professional career pathways include but are not limited to, research positions in universities, colleges, research institutes and hospitals; industry positions in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies; Government positions in health promotion and health economics; as well as careers in patent law, consulting, public policy, higher education, media or communications.
Major Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from a major in Biomedical Research will be able to:
Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in the principles and concepts associated with biological sciences.
Apply knowledge and skills in biological sciences to the authoring of scientific works.
Demonstrate skills in experimental design and performance.
Major Structure
The schedule for students undertaking the Biomedical Research major for the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health for 2nd and 3rd year, including core and major subjects is detailed below.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL213 | Principles of Biochemistry* | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM212 | Organic Chemistry II* | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI211 | Control Mechanisms Physiology* | 6 | Autumn |
| Plus one subject from the following list: | |||
| BIOL104 | Evolution, Biodiversity and Environment | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL105 | Functional Biology of Animals and Plants | 6 | Autumn |
| STS 100 | Knowledge, Culture & Social Change: Science, Technology & Society | 6 | Autumn |
| STS 251 | Social Aspects of Genetics and Biotechnology | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL232 | Science Research Internship | 6 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer 2015/2016 |
| BIOL292 | Special Biology Studies | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Spring | |||
| BIOL214 | The Biochemistry of Energy and Metabolism | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL215 | Introductory Genetics* | 6 | Spring |
| STAT252 | Statistics For the Natural Sciences | 6 | Spring |
| NMIH205 | Cultural Competence in Health Care Practice* | 6 | Spring |
| Year 3 | |||
| Autumn | |||
| BIOL340 | Cell and Molecular Biology | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL343 | Techniques in Biotechnology and Medical Research | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM358 | Pharmacology* | 6 | Autumn |
| Spring | |||
| BIOL341 | Immunity and Infection* | ||
| BIOL342 | Biomedical Research: Skills and Techniques | 6 | Spring |
| Plus one subject from the following list: | |||
| CHEM325 | Bioinformatics: Genome, Genes and Biomolecules | 6 | Spring |
| MEDI323 | Cardiorespiratory Studies | 6 | Spring |
| Annual | |||
| MEDI380 | Integrated Science in Medicine* | 12 | Annual |
*Subjects required for the course common core. These subjects are listed on the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine, Science and Health main page.