Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Gippsland Partnership)
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Gippsland Partnership) is designed to enable Gippsland-origin students* to qualify for the Monash University graduate entry medicine program and then, if selected, complete their medical training in the Gippsland region. Selected students will complete a Federation University biomedical science degree, comprising of 16 units of study with Federation University and 6 units with Monash University**.Students in the program who achieve a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of over 70 during their degree are eligible to apply for a place in Monash Universitys graduate entry Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine. The first year of this program commences at Monash Universitys School of Rural Health in Churchill, Gippsland.
Structure
360 credit points over 3 years
Subjects
- Medical biophysics
- Principles of Biology
- Chemistry 1
- Statistical Methods
- Public health and preventative medicine
- Systems biology
- Chemistry 2, Scientific communication
- Structure of the human body
- Biochemistry
- Pathophysiology 1
- General microbiology
- Human neurobiology
- Nutrition and metabolism
- Phatophysiology 2
- Mammalian genetics
- Molecular mechanisms of disease
- Pharmacology and toxicology
- Immunology
- Biomedical basis and epidemiology of human disease
- Histopathology and haematology
- Clinical microbiology.
Standard entry requirements
- Entry requirements (year 12)Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any Mathematics or at least 20 in any Science
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.Geographic RestrictionsCompulsory: This course is only available to Gippsland-origin students. Gippsland origin is defined as residency for at least 10 years cumulatively or any 5 years consecutively in a Gippsland region classified as ASGS-RA 2-5 (Australian Statistical Geography Standard - Remoteness Areas
- Includes all Gippsland shires and outer metro regions east of Pakenham).Selection rank adjustmentsSEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Federation University Australia SEAS information and the Federation University Australia websiteExtra RequirementsGippsland origin is defined as residency for at least 10 years cumulatively or any 5 years consecutively in a Gippsland region classified as ASGS-RA 2-5 (Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Areas
- Includes all Gippsland shires and outer metro regions east of Pakenham).
