INTRODUCTION

New approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating disease are increasingly dependent on an understanding of how the body functions at the molecular, cellular, organism and whole-body level. This detailed knowledge underpins strategies for gene and cell therapy, organ transplantation, and intervention by modulating cell function using recombinant products to detect and treat cancer, genetic and infectious diseases.

The equivalent provides a balanced range of science subjects that are making a significant contribution to modern medicine. The programme is designed for students who seek a career in the biomedical or medical fields other than as a practicing physician.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Career opportunities in the biomedical sciences are expanding rapidly in line with the growth in clinical science and biotechnology projects, around the world.

A Biomedical Science Diploma prepares graduates for progression into the final year of a degree programme at a number of foreign UK and Australian universities. Althernatively, students may gain employment in research, industrial laboratory, hospitals, universities and other research organizations. Non-research careers are available in health education, health promotion, pharmaceutical manufacturing and related medical diagnostics.

Typical employers include pathology companies, hospitals, health departments and Assumed knowledge: Chemistry and Mathematics. Students who have not completed Chemistry and/or Biology at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February each year. Students without at least Mathematics including calculus may take a special Maths subject in the first year or consider early entry to complete this subject in Summer Session prior to commencement of the course.

Progression to Medical Education

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Science programme may apply to Australian and UK medical schools upon successful completion of MCAT/GAMSAT test.

COURSE PROGRAM

If students opt to discontinue after year 2 a Diploma qualification will be awarded.

This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.
Progression requirements: Students must satisfactorily complete at least 128 credit points to qualify for the Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science. On completion of an additional three third year modules (24 credit points) on campus (overseas) the student will qualify for the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences degree.

Year 1 Modules

Cellular Pathology

Chemistry I

Clinical Biochemistry

Physics for Life Sciences

Haematology and Transfusion Science

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Statistics & Experimental Design

Year 2 Modules

Chemistry II

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology I

Medical Microbiology

Infection and Immunology

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology II

Molecular Genetics

Year 3 Modules

To be advised

ADMISSIONS

Students who do ot met the admission requirements in the first instance may complete the Science Foundation Programme and achieve the prescribed level of English Proficiency formatriculation.

Science Foundation Studies
English Language Development

ATTENDANCE 

Students who take on a full time work load can expect to complete their Diploma in Biomedical Sciences within 3.0 years. Lectures will he given on a daily basis: Monday to FridayEach lecture will be presented over 2 hour durationAt the end of week 6, there will be a two week study recess followed by the final exam for that module. Note: All assessments will he conducted in English and Chinese for stages 1 and 2 only. Thereafter the assessments will be conducted in English only.

ASSESSMENTS

Progress is measured through coursework (such as practical assignments, quizzes or tests) and examinations.

CERTIFICATION

Candidates who successfully complete the programme will be awarded a Diploma from the foreign university. Graduates will be eligible to complete a final year of study on campus for their Bachelor degree award.

TUITION

Year 1: 26,000

Year 2: 15,000