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Universities Australia James Cook University Courses Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

James Cook University

Cairns, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 37,960
Country Rank-
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 86

Program Overview

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.

Course Content
CORE SUBJECTS

Level 1

Teaching Period 1
- Introductory Biochemistry and Microbiology
- Introduction to Biomedicine
- Anatomy: Principles and Systems
- Chemistry: A Central Science
Teaching Period 2
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Chemistry: Principles and Applications

Level 2

Teaching Period 1
- Principles of Biochemistry
- Microbial Diversity
- Medical Physiology I
Teaching Period 2
- Introductory Infectious Diseases and Immunobiology
- Medical Physiology 2
Level 3

Teaching Period 1
- Genes, Genomes and Development
- Clinical Microbiology
- Advanced and Integrated Physiology
Entry Requirement
Course pre-requisites
- English (Units 3/4,C), Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C)
- Recommended: one of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics (Units 3/4,C)
Fees & Scholarships
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD37,960.00

Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
Career Prospect
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.

Cost Of Studying At James Cook University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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