BH130 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

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Plan: BH130 - Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Campus: Bundoora Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc(Hons)
Total credit points: 384
Career: UGRD
Duration: 4 years Full-time; 8 years Part-time
Location: AUSBU Bundoora Campus
Owning school: Health and Biomedical Sciences (173H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/health-and-biomedical-sciences
ASCED code: 019901
CRICOS code:

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Purpose of the Program

The Bachelor of Biomecial Science (Honours) is a four-year Biomedical Science degree with embedded honours for high-achieving students who wish to pursue next level careers in health and medical research or related government, medical and industry sectors. You will develop a broad understanding of the complexities of the structure and function of the human body in health and disease and advanced knowledge and technical skills in one or more fields of specialisation. All of this comes with access to the minds of world-renowned researchers and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. In addition to the engaging and transformative learning experience offered by the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours),  students will be part of an Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) program, which is an extracurricular program designed to create a community of connected research-focused students. ACE Scholars will be provided:

  • exclusive opportunities for networking and engagement with research and industry partners.
  • authentic insight into research and research-related careers by embedding you in RMIT’s Health and Biomedical research teams throughout your degree.
  • provide you with mentorship by experienced researchers and industry partners.
  • an embedded honours research year

As a graduate, you will be highly sought after for a research or research-related career to help develop solutions to global health challenges and/or pursue higher degree research training in the form of a Master by research or PhD.

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours), your possible career paths include:

  • Research scientist and academic positions.
  • Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology Industry in roles such as research and development, clinical trials coordination, quality control, regulatory affairs, medical science liaison, medical affairs or management.
  • Medical Writing/Communication.
  • Public Health careers such as government agencies, or non-profit organisations, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, epidemiology, or health policy.
  • Master by research, PhD or Postgraduate courses in health-related disciplines such as medicine or physiotherapy.

The academic program is structured to provide you a broad biomedical science education, as well as advanced training in one or more fields of specialisation. 

In your first year, you will complete the Foundations of Health first year block. This will instil fundamental knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, develop your communication and professional skills, and introduce you to factors that impact the health of individuals and communities, particularly our Indigenous peoples.

You will then progress into the Biomedical Science core body of knowledge which will give you a broad understanding of disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure. You will develop core knowledge of the fundamentals of biomedical science and the cellular and molecular processes that are fundamental to life, and the origins and mechanisms of disease at the cellular, tissue, organ and systems level. In your third year, ONPS2716 Research Project for Medical Sciences provides you with a capstone experience, which will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.

You can also customise your studies by completing a minor  to complement your area of interest, or choose from the minor courses and university electives to add breadth to your studies. The Medical Biotechnology minor will give you an understanding of how the application of breakthroughs in cutting-edge fields such as genomics, tissue engineering and medical biotechnology can be used to target global health challenges. The Clinical Health and Disease minor will give you an in depth understanding of anatomy, nutrition and how breakthroughs in tissue engineering can restore and replace biological tissues.  

The program culminates in a full year Honours Research project involving an independent project and thesis allowing you to specialise in an area of your interest.

While most courses in the program are delivered on campus, others may be delivered via a combination of online activities supported by some campus-based activities.

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Articulation and pathways

Pathway

You have the opportunity to exit the BH130 program early and apply to graduate with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BP231) after three years and completion of 288 credit points of study, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during you enrolment in this program. 

Students enrolled in BP231P23 Bachelor of Biomedical Science will be encouraged to transfer to BH130 if they are interested in pursuing next level careers in health and medical research or related government, medical and industry sectors. To apply for transfer, students will need to have completed 96, 192 or 288 credit points of the BP231P23 program and have a distinction average. Admission will be subject to interview and availability.

The BH130 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) program is designed to prepare you for further research training in the form of PhD or Masters by Research. Upon completion of the BH130 program you will meet the minimum requirements for admission into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, provided you receive a distinction average in the final year; or the Masters by Research program, provided you receive a credit average in the final year. 

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Entrance requirements

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL and units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in Biology or Chemistry and units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of: Maths: General Mathematics or Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics, or Physics, or equivalent studies.

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

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External accreditation and industry links

Accreditation

This program is not accredited by any external industry or professional body.

Memberships

Graduates of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) are eligible for undergraduate membership of Professional societies such as:

Industry Links

This program has an Industry Advisory Committee (IAC). Membership is diverse and drawn from external industry and professional institutions. This committee helps inform program development and ensure that program content and student learning outcomes remain closely aligned with the needs of future employers. In addition, academic and research staff maintain close connections with industry to develop and deliver work integrated learning experiences as well as offer advice on professional careers.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study space. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases. Computers and group study rooms are available at each Library. One-on-one study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, referencing, maths and study skills. To contact Library staff for help, phone, email or chat via the Ask the Library service.

For recommended texts and databases relevant to your discipline, refer to www.rmit.edu.au/library and http:// rmit.libguides.com/biomedical-science

Find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.

IT and Wireless

If you have a laptop or other wireless-enabled device you can connect to RMIT’s fast Wi-Fi. While on campus, no matter how you work or where you work, you’re able to connect, collaborate and create using this secure network.

In addition, with myDesktop, you can access your RMIT desktop and applications from home or wherever you have an internet connection.

Online learning tools and content

As a student in this program you may access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses from the student portal https://www.rmit.edu.au/students.

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT

RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at: www.rmit.edu.au/students.

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