Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (HL53)
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Course Details
| Course duration (full-time): | Domestic: 12 months International: 1 years |
|---|---|
| Total credit points: | 96 |
| Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
| Course coordinator: | A/Prof Pamela Pollock; AskQUT askqut@qut.edu.au; +61 7 3138 2000; |
| Discipline coordinator: | AskQUT |
| Course contact: | +61 7 3138 2000, askqut@qut.edu.au |
| Delivery: | Kelvin Grove |
| CRICOS code: | 075798C |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Health |
Scholarships
Professional recognition
Relevant scientific professional bodies include Australasian Graduates may seek membership of various organisations as follows:
Association of Clinical Biochemists, AusBiotech Ltd, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Medical Research, and Australian Society for Microbiology.
Eligibility for membership is based on the combination of units undertaken in the Honours degree and the Bachelor course that underpins it.
Pathways to further study
An honours qualification enhances your professional employability in your chosen discipline, and opens a direct pathway to postgraduate studies, qualifying you for entry into Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor or Health Science and Master of Applied Science (Research) courses.
Study costs
Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Overview
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) is designed to provide a strong and practical foundation for research and professional employment. You will learn to:
- understand and apply advanced theories, concepts and techniques to recognise, and seek solutions for, scientific problems
- demonstrate and develop independence of thought and critical analysis
- contribute effectively to work and research groups
- communicate at a high level in both written and oral forms.
Choose one of three award titles, depending on the area of focus of your honours research project:
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Nutrition Science)
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Sport and Exercise Science)
The honours qualification opens a direct pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy, and enhances professional career progressions in a variety of areas.
Additional costs
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Blue card: you will need a valid blue card to complete practical placements in this course.
Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Course Structure
Note: This standard study plan applies to all HL53 students. Three award titles are available:
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Nutrition Science) – for HL53 students who undertake their research project in the field of Nutrition Science
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Sport and Exercise Science) – for HL53 students who undertake their research project in the field of Sport and Exercise Science
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLH101 | Research Funding Proposal |
| Corequisites: HLH104, HLH105 and HLH107-1 |
| HLH104 Equivalents: HLP104 | Manuscript Critique |
| Corequisites: HLH101 and HLH105 and HLH107-1 |
| HLH105 Equivalents: HLP105 | Research Skills and Strategies 1 |
| Corequisites: HLH101 and HLH104 and HLH107-1 |
| HLH107-1 Equivalents: HLP107-1 | Research Project 1 |
| Corequisites: HLH101 and HLH104 and HLH105 |
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLH106 Equivalents: HLP106 | Research Skills and Strategies 2 |
| Prerequisites: HLH101 and HLH104 and HLH105 and HLH107-1Corequisites: HLH107-2 and HLH107-3 and HLH107-4 |
| HLH107-2 Equivalents: HLP107-2 | Research Project 2 |
| Prerequisites: HLH107-1Corequisites: HLH106, HLH107-3, HLH107-4 |
| HLH107-3 Equivalents: HLP107-3 | Research Project 3 |
| Prerequisites: HLH107-2. HLH107-2 can be studied in the same teaching period as HLH107-3Corequisites: HLH106, HLH107-2, HLH107-4 |
| HLH107-4 Equivalents: HLP107-4 | Research Project 4 |
| Corequisites: HLH106, HLH107-2, HLH107-3 |