Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an exciting undergraduate degree designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to confidently work in a range of biomedical fields, specializing in an area of study that aligns with your interests; medical science, microbiology, health, or nutrition.Our three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) course develops your knowledge and hands-on laboratory experience in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, and molecular biology. This will provide you with an understanding of the structure and function of both the healthy and diseased body at the system, cellular and molecular level. You will also gain a breadth of knowledge in Indigenous, rural, and remote health, enabling you to consider health issues from global, regional, and societal perspectives. You will also undertake advanced studies in your chosen area of specialization.
Subjects
- SBI150 Cellular Biology
- SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1
- SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2
- SCH101 Chemical Concepts OR SCH104 Introductory Chemistry
- SCH102 Organic and Inorganic Chemistry OR SMA104 Concepts of Mathematics
- HSC133 Perspectives of Indigenous Health (replaces HSC203 from 2024)
- MLS245 Medical Biochemistry
- MLS283 Clinical Immunology
- PHA214 Biotechnology and Genomics
- SBI209 Design and Analysis of Biological Studies
- SBI241 Pathophysiology for Healthcare
- HSC312 Global and Environmental Health (replaces MLS310 from 2024)
- HSC318 Rural and Remote Health
- SPE383 Research Methods
- SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology
- HSC112 Basic Epidemiology
- MLS101 Hematology 1
- MLS202 Hematology 2
- PSY228 Neuroscience and Biological Bases of Behavior
- SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
- SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1
- SBI284 Histology and Histochemistry
- SPE261 Functional Anatomy
- MLS300 Cell Pathology
- MLS301 Transfusion Medicine
- PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry
- SBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2
- SPE384 Research Data Collection and Interpretation (replaces PHA312 from 2024)
- HSC112 Basic Epidemiology
- HSC122 Foundations of Public Health
- SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology
- SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
- SBI282 Clinical Microbiology 1
- PHM301 Exploring Public Health
- SBI302 Clinical Microbiology 2
- SPE384 Research Data Collection and Interpretation (replaces PHA312 from 2024)
- SBI190 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals
- HSC111 Ethics in Healthcare
- HSC112 Basic Epidemiology
- HSC122 Foundations of Public Health
- HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
- AOD202 Alcohol and Other Drugs
- HSC202 Social Media in Health Promotion
- HSC204 Chronic Conditions Management
- HSC211 Mental Health and Wellbeing
- HSC213 Health Informatics
- AOD311 Counselling/Interventions in Alcohol and Other Drugs Field
- PHM301 Exploring Public Health (new to course from 2024)
- PSY390 Counselling
- SPE330 Physical Activity in Special Population
- HSC132 Introduction to Health Promotion
- SBI190 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals
- SPE120 Essentials in Health and Fitness
- SBI242 Pharmacology for Clinical Practice
- NUT303 Food Science (not offered 2024)
- PHA311 Clinical Biochemistry
- PHM301 Exploring Public Health
- SPE320 Nutrition and Health
- PSY150 Introduction to Psychology A
- PSY151 Introduction to Psychology B
- PSY116 Psychology Skills
- SWK102 Communication Skills
- HSC220 Society, Culture and Health: A Sociological Introduction
- PSY203 Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
- PSY219 Social Psychology
- SWK202 Dynamics of Group Work
- COM105 Business and Communication Skills
- ENG175 Internet of Things
- ENT101 Entrepreneurship Part A (5cp) ANDENT102 Entrepreneurship Part B (5cp)
- HIT140 Foundations of Data Science
- HIT164 Computing Fundamentals
- MKT103 Fundamentals of Marketing
- MAN105 Introduction to Management
- ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems
- PMO201 Project Management
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognized tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.Defense members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading SeamanAir Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, CorporalArmy: Private, Lance Corporal, CorporalCurrent School Leaver Pathways:Best of 3 Year 12 subject gradesSchool recommendation program* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $33,168 | No |
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