Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Degree Level Undergraduate
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Start Date
February
July
Campus
City East
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
IBBM
SATAC Code
414504 (Internal)
Study as
Full-time
or part-time
Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 72.00 (for 2024)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 72.00 (for 2025)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
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Entry requirements
Admission criteria
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they
fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank
(ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any
remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects. OR
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education
institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience
Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
NoneAssumed Knowledge
None
Aim
To provide students with the fundamental knowledge that underpins the biomedical sciences, coupled with research skills that prepare graduates for employment in biomedical research and other health professional programs.
Content & Structure
This program provides students with a broad education in biomedical sciences by providing learning in a range of biological sciences, at the molecular, cellular, systems, organismal, and community level. This is coupled with with biomedical research experience.
In the first year of the program students undertake foundational studies in biology, anatomy, chemistry, along with introductory quantitative data analysis skills. Biological and chemical systems come together in the teaching of intermediate and advanced courses in Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics and Pharmacology. There is a particular focus on cancer biology. The degree is available as a 3 year AQF7 award.
In the first year of the program students undertake foundational studies in biology, anatomy, chemistry, along with introductory quantitative data analysis skills. Biological and chemical systems come together in the teaching of intermediate and advanced courses in Biochemistry, Immunology, Genetics and Pharmacology. There is a particular focus on cancer biology. The degree is available as a 3 year AQF7 award.
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