Responsible faculty or institute:
Health Science (principal)
Campus(es) Offered:
Launceston:
Course Duration: Minimum
3.5 yrs, Maximum
7 yrs.
Course Contact (faculty or school):
Christa Moch (03) 6324 5491
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Introduction
This three and a half-year full-time course is offered in Launceston by the School of Human Life Sciences.
Admission & Prerequisites
Minimum University requirements, including Chemistry CHM5C and any one of the approved Mathematics subjects (Mathematics Methods MME5C, Mathematics Specialised MSP5C or Mathematics Applied MAP5C ) in the Tasmanian Certificate of Education or its equivalent.
Course Objectives
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is designed to prepare students to work in specialised medical and pathology laboratories that provide diagnostic services that are an essential part of the health care system. The tests performed provide valuable information that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Many graduates continue into postgraduate study and conduct research in the areas of molecular biology, clinical chemistry, medical microbiology and haematology.
Students will gain knowledge and a variety of skills in professional areas such as: clinical chemistry, endocrinology, haematology, blood transfusion science, histopathology, microbiology, human molecular biology, and immunology.
A number of students have used this degree program to enter undergraduate and postgraduate medicine courses around Australia.
Career Outcomes
There are various career options open to medical scientists, especially in hospital clinical and pathology laboratories, private pathology services, blood transfusion services and public health laboratories. Other areas of employment are found in universities, veterinary laboratories, diagnostic companies and in medical research.
Articulation to/from Course
Credit for appropriate studies completed in TAFE and other university courses may be granted.
Students interested in pursuing an honours course should contact the head of school.
Professional Recognition
Graduates from this course meet the academic requirements for direct entry into the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.
Miscellaneous Information
If you have any chronic or acute medical conditions that may affect your ability to perform laboratory tasks, or where laboratory work may worsen your condition, you should seek advice from the School of Human Life Sciences or the University of Tasmania disability officer prior to applying to the course.
The School of Human Life Sciences strongly recommends vaccination against Hepatitis B prior to commencing the degree.
