MEDICINE AND HEALTH Bachelor of Biomedical Science SATAC CODE – 104911 Casuarina UAC CODE – 590580 Casuarina DURATION – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 ABOUT THE COURSE The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an exciting undergraduate degree designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to confidently work in a range of biomedical fields, majoring in an area of study that aligns with your interests; medical science, microbiology, health or nutrition. Our three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) course develops your knowledge and hands-on laboratory experience in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, pathophysiology and molecular biology, with a focus on Indigenous and rural health. It provides an understanding of the structure and function of both the healthy and diseased body at the system, cellular and molecular level and advance knowledge in your area of specialisation. You will also complete studies in complementary areas to expand your social and employability skills; this coupled with workplace experience will ensure you are ready for employment. The degree includes 50 hours of voluntary work placement with community organisations engaged in not-for-profit activities. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course provides the knowledge and skills that are the foundation to biomedical science and essential laboratory skills so that graduates can work in a variety of different industries such as medical, health and public health, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, marketing and sales, education and science communication, research and academia. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS As this course requires you to undertake a community project, you must demonstrate compliance with the following checks and requirements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing the community project. A national and/or international police check and a current Working with Children check is required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements. Charles Darwin University 53 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees