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This course aims to produce flexible and well-informed graduates with specific training in a wide range of biomedical applications of the basic sciences. The course provides strategic training in the fundamentals of state-of-the-art biomedical science and a unique blend of genome science, whole animal systems biology and bioinformatics.
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science course is jointly offered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. The course is administered by the Faculty of Science, with the academic business of the degree program being implemented on the advice of the Joint Faculty Biomedical Science Course Advisory Committee. Enquiries regarding selection, subject changes, course planning and other course-related matters should be directed to the Faculty of Science office.
Upon completion of the course students will:
have a broad knowledge of science across a range of disciplines, with a high level of understanding and appreciation in specialist areas of the biomedical sciences;
have an appreciation of integrated cellular tissue and whole body systems, particularly in the context of the new age of cell and molecular biology, genetic manipulation, rational drug design and therapeutics;
have an appreciation of comparative biology and the value of a range of single cell organisms (e.g. yeasts) as model systems for investigating biomedically-relevant cellular processes;
have well developed skills in bioinformatics (computational molecular) biology and state-of-the-art laboratory techniques of biomedical relevance;
when solving scientific problems:
be capable of applying appropriate knowledge,
be able to access relevant information particularly through the use of information technology and traditional libraries,
understand the principles of project and experimental design,
have a capacity to apply practical skills, technology and computational systems;
be able to communicate the results of their studies in both written and oral form and through computer-based presentations;
have experience in teamwork and leadership;
have an appreciation of the historical background and evolution of scientific concepts; and
have an awareness of bioethics, particularly in the context of areas such as the new genetics and animal cloning investigations.
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science course requires a minimum of three years full-time study, or the equivalent on a part-time basis.
A total of 300 points must be obtained comprising:
125 points of core subjects,
75 points of subjects specified in one of eight specialist streams at the third year level,
100 points from selected Science subjects including 25 points of prescribed 100-level Physics, 12.5 points of prescribed 100-level Mathematics and 12.5 points of prescribed 100-level Statistics. Science subjects are any subjects listed in the Faculty of Science entry of this Handbook, except those specifically labelled as non-science.
The selection of subjects outside the core subjects at the 200 and 300 levels of the course will depend on the requirements of the individual specialist stream of interest to the student. The design of the 300-level streams requires that students select the necessary prerequisite(s) at the 200-level. In addition to the two 200-level generic core subjects, students must take 200-level subjects in individual discipline areas currently offered in the BSc course. A requirement of no more than two 12.5 point prerequisite subjects (total of 25 points) within any one discipline at the 200-level exists for any 300-level subjects offered with the BBiomedSc degree. With this provision a student will be able to select from at least two possible streams at the third year level.
Due to the multidisciplinary content of the 200-level Integrated Biomedical Science generic core subjects, students enrolled in the BBiomedSc degree will be excluded from the following 200-level BSc subjects:
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The following specialist streams are available. Course structures may be subject to minor modifications.
Stream 1: Functional, computational and applied genomics
Stream 2: Integrated systems biology
Stream 3: Biotechnology and therapeutics
Stream 4: Molecular cell biology and the molecular basis of disease
Stream 5: Reproductive and developmental biology
Stream 6: Neuroscience
Stream 7: Microorganisms, infection and immunity
Stream 8: Biomedical physics and chemistry
In the course structures lised below, the total points listed to be completed under each year level is 100. Where appropriate, additional subjects must be complete to make up this total.
Coordinators: Prof M-J Gething and Assoc Prof J Camakaris
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| 652-214 Principles of Genetics | 12.5 | |
| Plus one of | ||
| 526-201 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | 12.5 | |
| Any other eligible 200-level BSc subject | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| 652-216 Molecular & General Genetics Practical | 12.5 | |
| Plus one of | ||
| 521-203 Macromolecular Structure &Bioinformatics | 12.5 | |
| 526-205 Microbes: Infections and Responses | 12.5 | |
| 531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology-Science | 12.5 | |
| 534-201 Pharmacology | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
521-213 and 536-250, together with 652-214, are sufficient for entry into all 300-level genetics lecture subjects. 652-216 Genetics is also required for entry into the 300-level Genetics Practical subject 652-304. 652-302 and 652-304 are prerequisites for 652-306.
Students intending to undertake 531-301 Pathology should take the prerequisite 531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology-Science.
Coordinators: Prof. S Harrap and Dr M Wlodek
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Note: The two 200-level core subjects serve as sufficient prerequisite except for 300-level anatomy subjects 516-303 and 516-304 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any other eligible 200-level BSc subjects which may include: | 25 | |
| 516-204 Anatomy 1(Back,Thorax and Upper Limb) | 12.5 | |
| (516-204 is a prerequisite for 300-level anatomy subjects 516-303 and 516-304) | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any other eligible 200-level BSc subjects which may include: | 25 | |
| 516-207 Anatomy 2 (Abdomen, Pelvis & Lower Limb) | 12.5 | |
| (516-207 is an alternative prerequisite for 300-level Anatomy subjects 516-303 and 516-304) | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Coordinator (biotechnology): Dr D Tribe
Coordinator (therapeutics): Dr A Stewart
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Note: This stream offers two general specialisations, either pharmacology or biotechnology/protein pharmaceutical. | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| Plus two of | ||
| 526-201 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | 12.5 | |
| (526-201 is a prerequisite for the 300-level Biotechnology subject) | ||
| 610-260 Analysis in Chemical and Life Sciences | 12.5 | |
| Any other eligible 200-level BSc subject. | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| Plus two of | ||
| 534-201 Pharmacology | 12.5 | |
| (534-201 is a prerequisite for 300-level pharmacology subjects) | ||
| 526-205 Microbes: Infections and Responses | 12.5 | |
| (526-205 is an alternative prerequisite for the 300-level biotechnology subject) | ||
| Any other eligible 200-level BSc subject which may include: | 12.5 | |
| 531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology-Science | 12.5 | |
| (531-201 is a prerequisite for 531-301 Pathology) | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Students intending to undertake 300-level conservation biology, which covers effects of genetically modified organisms should take the prerequisite 654-204 Animal Ecology.
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. P Whitington
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any two eligible 200-level BSc subjects | 25 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| 606-206 Cell Biology II - Cellular Interactions | 12.5 | |
| Plus one of | ||
| 531-201 Basic Principles of Pathology-Science | 12.5 | |
| (531-201 is a prerequisite for 300-level Pathology subjects 531-301 and 531-302) | ||
| Any other eligible 200-level BSc subject | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Coordinator: Prof. M Renfree
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any two eligible 200-level BSc subjects | 25 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any two eligible 200-level BSc subjects | 25 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Students wishing to undertake 300-level zoology subjects 654-303 and 654-305 should undertake the 200-level prerequisite subjects 654-207 or 654-204 and 654-202.
Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. A Goodwin
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any two eligible 200-level BSc subjects which may include: | 25 | |
| 516-204 Anatomy 1(Back,Thorax and Upper Limb) | 12.5 | |
| (516-204 is a prerequisite for the 300-level subject 516-303) | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| 534-201 Pharmacology | 12.5 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any eligible 200-level BSc subject which may include: | 12.5 | |
| 516-207 Anatomy 2 (Abdomen, Pelvis & Lower Limb) | 12.5 | |
| (516-207 is an alternative prerequisite for the 300-level subject 516-303) | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 521-308 Genome Science | 12.5 | |
| Stream - specific core | ||
| 534-302 Neuropharmacology | 12.5 | |
| 536-303 The Brain: Neurophysiology of Behaviour | 12.5 | |
| Electives - choose one of | ||
| 516-303 Anatomy of the Head and Neck | 12.5 | |
| 516-306 Developmental Neurobiology | 12.5 | |
| 516-307 Project Study in Anatomy & Cell Biology | 12.5 | |
| 536-302 Molecular Physiology of Neurons & Muscle | 12.5 | |
| 654-305 Animal Behaviour | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-350 Genes to Phenotype:Control & Integration | 12.5 | |
| Stream - specific core | ||
| 516-305 Structure & Function of the Brain | 12.5 | |
| 521-304 Hormone & Neurotransmitter Biochemistry | 12.5 | |
| Electives - choose one of | ||
| 516-302 Developmental Biology | 12.5 | |
| 516-307 Project Study in Anatomy & Cell Biology | 12.5 | |
| 536-304 Seminars & Experimental Physiology | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
The elective 516-307 may be taken in Semester 1 or Semester 2, but not both.
Coordinators: Prof. J McCluskey and Ms S Uren
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Note: 526-201 and 526-205 are alternative pre-requisites for the 300-level stream-specific core subject 526-311. | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| 526-201 Principles of Microbiology & Immunology | 12.5 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any eligible 200-level BSc subject which may include: | 12.5 | |
| 526-221 Practical Microbiology | 12.5 | |
| (526-221 is strongly recommended) | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| 526-205 Microbes: Infections and Responses | 12.5 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any eligible 200-level BSc subject | 12.5 | |
| (526-221, if not taken in Semester 1, is strongly recommended) | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 521-308 Genome Science | 12.5 | |
| Stream - specific core | ||
| 526-304 Principles of Immunology | 12.5 | |
| 526-311 Medical Microbiology & Virology 1:Agents | 12.5 | |
| Electives - choose one of | ||
| 526-301 Biotechnology 1:Microbial Genes & Cells | 12.5 | |
| 526-307 Applied Environmental Microbiology | 12.5 | |
| 526-321 Molecular Microbiology Techniques | 12.5 | |
| 526-324 Immunological Techniques (Practical) | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-350 Genes to Phenotype:Control & Integration | 12.5 | |
| Stream - specific core | ||
| 526-312 Med.Micro. & Vir. 2:Infection/Immunity | 12.5 | |
| Plus one of | ||
| 526-305 Medical and Applied Immunology | 12.5 | |
| 526-323 Project Prac: Medical/Immunology | 12.5 | |
| Electives - choose one of | ||
| 526-302 Biotechnology 2: Commercial Innovation | 12.5 | |
| 526-305 Medical and Applied Immunology | 12.5 | |
| 526-322 Project Prac: Biotech/Environmental | 12.5 | |
| 526-323 Project Prac: Medical/Immunology | 12.5 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Coordinator (physics): Dr D Jamieson
Coordinator (chemistry): Prof. A Wedd
| Second year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Note: For other physics and chemistry subject options at 200-level, consult course coordinator or stream coordinators. | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| 521-213 Integrated Biomedical Science I | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any two eligible 200-level chemistry and/or Physics subjects which may include: | 25 | |
| 610-260 Analysis in Chemical and Life Sciences | 12.5 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-250 Integrated Biomedical Science II | 25 | |
| Plus | ||
| Any two eligible 200-level chemistry and/or physics subjects | 25 | |
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
| Third year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Points | |
| 521-308 Genome Science | 12.5 | |
| Stream - specific core | ||
| Select three of | ||
| 521-301 Protein Structure, Design & Engineering | 12.5 | |
| 521-321 Gene Technology & Protein Expression | 12.5 | |
| 610-332 Bio-organic Chemistry | 12.5 | |
| Additional physics and chemistry subjects may be made available. | ||
| Semester 2 | ||
| 536-350 Genes to Phenotype:Control & Integration | 12.5 | |
| Stream - specific core | ||
| Select three of | ||
| 521-307 3D-Macromolecular Structure and Dynamics | 12.5 | |
| 521-322 Protein Biochemistry and Proteomics | 12.5 | |
| 534-305 Toxicology | 12.5 | |
| 534-306 Drug Discovery | 12.5 | |
| Additional physics and chemistry subjects may be made available. | ||
| Total Points | 100.0 | |
Students selected into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science course are invited to attend introductory information sessions at the University prior to enrolment. At these sessions students will be given important information about course requirements, disciplines available and the enrolment process. Students then meet with a faculty adviser to plan their first year of study. As shown in the Course requirements, the first year of the course comprises:
50 points of compulsory core subjects (biology and chemistry);
25 points of physics subjects;
a minimum of 12.5 points of mathematics and 12.5 points of statistics.
In addition to completing the four compulsory core subjects at second and third year, students will study additional subjects according to their intended specialisation at third year.
Students requiring further information may obtain course advice from student advisers in the Faculty of Science office, the course coordinator and from academic staff in relevant departments.
During Semester 2 each year, a course planning exercise is conducted, during which students are provided with the opportunity to meet with academic staff to discuss their course plan for the following year. Students are notified by mail of the relevant dates and procedures for this exercise.
Course plans are applications for selection into subjects and must be approved by the Faculty. No further action is required unless a student fails a prerequisite subject, misses entry into quota-restricted subjects or wishes to alter their course plan. In these cases, the student should seek advice from the Faculty of Science office.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science course receive automatic entry to the compulsory core subjects of the degree - provided prerequisite requirements are satisfied. Quotas may exist on the additional subjects chosen at second and third year. Please refer to Quota subjects for information regarding selection into quota subjects.
Professor M-J Gething, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Professor R E H Wettenhall, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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