Outline
Outline
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
In this major, you will 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
If you choose this major, you’ll study clinical biosciences and emerging therapies. Topics include population and personalised medicine and clinical trials. You’ll also gain a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, immunology and regenerative medicine.
What jobs can the Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours) course lead to?
Careers
- Biomedical scientist / researcher
- Biotechnologist
- Researcher / research assistant
- Medical communication
- Biomedical sales
Industries
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutics
- Medical diagnostic
- Hospital and medical
- Biomedical technology and product development
- Tertiary education
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.
