Bachelor of Biomedical Science for 2010

Course overview

The degree provides a solid foundation in biomedical sciences leading to a research-based honours year. With electives in biomedical sciences, students may design a specialised program that gives them an in-depth knowledge of one area of the biomedical sciences. Electives may be chosen from other faculties for a broader program. Students are taught by experts in the biomedical sciences and gain the skills necessary to understand and investigate human biology and health. The core program consists of interdisciplinary units covering modern and traditional biomedical sciences, human biology, anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, physiology, biomedical basis of disease and epidemiology and preventative medicine, health policy and management.

In first and second years, 25 per cent of the course is devoted to elective units, increasing to 75 per cent in third year. Elective units may be taken within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences or from other faculties at Monash.

Career outlook

Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industries, research institutes and centres, industry development and product technology, hospital/medical industry, secondary and tertiary teaching, medical diagnostic laboratories, media and communications, and in the government sector in areas such as health promotion and health economics. This degree provides an excellent preparation for entry into graduate medical schools.

Double degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

	Domestic students	International students
Attendance type	On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time	On-campus at Clayton: full-time
Intakes	First semester	First semester, second semester
Course Content	2010 University handbook entry for this course	2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration	3 years full-time, 6 years part-time	3 years
Credit points	144 total for course	144 total for course
Fees for 2010 Fees are subject to change annually.	Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $8,050 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.	International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $29,200 AUD
CRICOS code	Not applicable	028805K
Monash course code	2230	2230
Faculty	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences	Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact	Telephone: +61 3 9905 1212 Fax: +61 3 9905 9328 Email: biomed@med.monash.edu.au Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/biomed	International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

TAFE

Applicants with qualifications at a diploma level who have achieved an average of at least 80% will be considered for these courses. Those from a TAFE background with medical laboratory diplomas will be given preference.

University

Applicants are required to demonstrate their preparedness and aptitude for study by undertaking two single units, even if they have completed the VCE prerequisites or their equivalents. It is recommended that applicants choose units that correspond to the VCE prerequisite studies for this course (see below) or units that form part of the course.

Applicants require at least a distinction average (70%) in recent studies to be considered for admission.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English, a study score of at least 25 in chemistry and in one of physics, mathematical methods (either) or specialist mathematics.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of grade five at standard level or four at higher level. Chemistry, and one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics at a minimum of grade four at standard level.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification	Clayton
ENTER clearly in*	90.05(CSP); 85.05 (International)

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students