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| YEAR | | 2009 | | | | AWARD | | Bachelor of Biomedical Science | | | | CRICOS COURSE CODE | | 022022A | | | | LENGTH | | 3 years | | | | CAMPUSES | | MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA) | | | | COURSE DESCRIPTION | This course provides a multi-disciplinary education in biomedical sciences in order to lead to graduate employment in biomedical research fields, and to postgraduate studies in the medical sciences, or graduate entry to medicine. The course is about understanding the molecular basis of human disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, malaria, cancer, or infectious diseases, and on understanding how diseases are manifested within the human body.
The course provides a foundation year in science, drawing on biology and chemistry, a choice of core biomedical units in second year, and a specialised course in medical science at third year.
Later year subjects include:
- Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Anatomy
- Human and molecular genetics
- Human physiology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Medical statistics
- Principles of nutrition.
The Faculty offers a range of competitive industry experience options through our Industry Cadetship and Integrated Business Learning programs and these vary by course and campus of enrolment. | | | | MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY | | Biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, genetics, immunology, chemistry, medical science. | | | | OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES | | Overseas study opportunities are available. | | | | TUITION FEE ($AUD) | | Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year | | 20,600 | | | | SCHOLARSHIPS | | Scholarships are available for high achieving students, please ask for further information. | | | | ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) | | Depending on the units chosen, approximate costs may include: laboratory coat - A$30, dissecting kit - A$40. | | | | ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS | Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. | | | | ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | LTU Foundation Studies - 80
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - NA
International Baccalaureate - 26
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 8
Sri Lankan A Levels - BBB
MICSS (UEC) - 5A 1B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 75
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 80
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.6
National (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - Faculty assessed
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.0
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. | | | | SUBJECT PREREQUISITES | | A minimum grade of 65% in Year 12 Chemistry. | | | | SEMESTER STARTS | | Semester 1 (March) | | | | CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | | Graduates will be equipped for employment in the biomedical research field, including in pharmaceutical companies, research institutes, hospital departments and public service departments dealing with health care. Some graduates seek admission to medical or dentistry degrees in Australia which require an undergraduate degree as the entry prerequisite. |
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