Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

James Cook University

Australia, Townsville

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James Cook University

Australia , Townsville

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

013347K

Campuses

Townsville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,960 / year

Next Intake February-2024

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

About

Gain a thorough understanding of the relationship between science and medicine, with an emphasis on biomedical science in the Tropics. Use your degree as the foundation to a career in laboratory research, as a pathway to other health professions or continue to higher research studies.

If you're a high-achieving student you may be offered the opportunity to study for a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) degree. This consists of extra study and the development of a personal research project and thesis. An Honours degree is usually required for entry to research higher degrees.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (3/4,C) Recommended Knowledge One of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics English language requirements Band 2 If your native language is not English, you must meet the minimum English language requirements for this course. View the international entry requirements for this course

Career

JCU Biomedical Sciences graduates are broadly-skilled scientists who have the flexibility to be employed in a variety of industries.

Graduates pursue careers in various areas including laboratory support in the medical or clinical sciences as pathology assistants, cardiac, respiratory, sleep or renal physiologists. Further study could take you into public health, health promotion, media, education, law, or research.

You could find employment as a research assistant, laboratory technician, scientific journalist, teacher, or patent lawyer. Additionally, go on to study the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) to undertake a research career, a Graduate Diploma in Medical Science (Clinical Science) to work as a Clinical Scientist or choose to apply for graduate entry into medicine, veterinary science, physiotherapy, dentistry, or other health sciences.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 37,960 / year

How to Apply

The online application should take 10 to 20 minutes to complete the sections below. Upon successful registration, your registration details will be sent to you via email.

Choose your preferred course and intake
Provide your residential status in Singapore
Provide your English Language proficiency and academic background information
Apply for credit exemption and attach subject synopsis where applicable
Provide emergency contact details
Provide agent or referral’s information and Declaration by Agent and Student form
Applicant submission declaration
Complete the online application