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Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Queensland University of Technology - Gardens Point
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Course outline

First-year studies in biological chemistry, biomedical physics, anatomy, physiology, and human cell and molecular biology form the foundation for the study of clinical areas. In second and third years, you choose one major and two minor study areas to build knowledge in areas of emerging priority and employment. You choose from anatomical sciences, cell and molecular biotechnology, human biochemistry, human physiology, or infection and immunity. Elective units can be completed in law, business and engineering. The course provides a pathway to other health-related courses, including QUT’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours).

This course is covered by the QUT Offer Guarantee and Year 12 Early Offer Scheme.

For more course information, visit Bachelor of Biomedical Science at QUT.

Majors

Anatomical sciences; cell and molecular biotechnology; human biochemistry; human physiology; infection and immunity.

Fee notes

There are additional course requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. These requirements may have associated costs. Information is available from qut.edu.au/study.

Other requirements

A Suitability Card may be required; refer to institution.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for QUT and for this course, refer to QUT’s website.

Prerequisites

Applicant must be 16; Completion of Year 12 or attained age 18 years

Assumed knowledge

English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C); Biology or Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
70.00

Minimum selection threshold explained.

ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Highest Rank to receive an offer

Median Rank to receive an offer

Lowest Rank to receive an offer

ATAR/Selection Rank excluding adjustment factors

99.75

81.85

61.45

ATAR/Selection Rank including adjustment factors

99.95

85.00

70.15

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

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Higher education study

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Work and life experience

Recent secondary education

Recent secondary education admitted solely on the basis of ATAR/Rank

Admitted where both ATAR/Rank and additional criteria were considered

Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR/Rank was not a factor

International students

All students

Number of students

47

N/P#

<5*

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108

0

14

15

192

Percentage of all students

24.5%

N/P#

<5*

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56.3%

0.0%

7.3%

7.8%

100%

Notes

* “<5" – the number of students is less than 5
# N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Career opportunities

Biochemist, biomedical laboratory officer, biomedical science researcher, biotechnology scientist, cardiac and vascular scientist, health researcher, laboratory assistant, laboratory technician, medical equipment sales, medicine (after further study), neurophysiologist, reproductive technician, respiratory scientist, scientist, sleep scientist.

Membership

Depending on the units selected in final year, graduates will be eligible for membership into one or more of the following organisations: Australian Society for Medical Research, Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists, Australian Society for Microbiology, Australian Neuroscience Society, The Endocrine Society of Australia, Society of Reproductive Biology, Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, and Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society.

Course Code
418401
Start Date
Offer rounds

15 Jan 2024

Fee
CSP/$8330 (1st year contribution)
Level of Qualification
Bachelor degree
Study Area
Health and Recreation, Sciences
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
 
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