Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours),BH-ADVBSC

Overview

This honours degree is designed for high-ATAR students with an interest in biomedical science research.

In your first year, you will study units specific to this course and interprofessional units with students from other disciplines.

From your second year, you’ll study your chosen major – either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science – and build skills in experimental design, ethics, statistical analysis, data management, critical interpretation and scientific writing.

You’ll undertake project units with strong industry and research collaborations that provide guided practical experience in biomedical research.

You’ll also participate in a research roadshow in operational research settings, such as laboratories and clinical trial sites, and have opportunities for extracurricular activities that further develop your research skills.

In your final year, you’ll complete a full-year research program in the laboratory of an approved university, research institute or industry site.

Discovery Bioscience

Explore how knowledge of the biological processes that underpin a person’s health is advancing. Topics include genomics, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics, as well as the application of new technologies.

Clinical Medical Science

Study clinical biosciences and emerging therapies through topics that include population and personalised medicine, and clinical trials. You’ll also gain a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, immunology and regenerative medicine.

What you'll learn

• integrate advanced skills, concepts and principles into the investigation of research questions in the biomedical sciences.
• demonstrate autonomy, adaptability and initiative in the generation of novel evidence-based solutions in the biomedical sciences.
• effectively disseminate research outcomes to a variety of audiences using communication technologies.
• apply national and international research standards to biomedical problems of local and global significance.
• demonstrate cultural competency through research practice that considers cultural diversity and a willingness to learn from, engage with, and be empathetic towards, people from diverse backgrounds.
• demonstrate leadership and ethical practice when engaging with, and learning from, the community, research colleagues and industry.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
• The Awarding institution
• A Notary Public Office
• The official Government body
• An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.