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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

310655 v.2 Biomedical Science Major

Introduction

This major within the Master of Biomedical Sciences develops an understanding of the latest techniques involved in biomedical sciences. It includes state-of-the-art developments in biomedical research, diagnostic analysis, study of pathogens and pathogenicity factors. Study tasks include the collection, analysis, and presentation of current scientific information, together with practical experience in laboratory methods.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13152 v.3   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  75.0
Year 1 Semester 2
310162 v.1   Vaccine Science 632 3.0 25.0
310656 v.1   Biomedical Science 630 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310168 v.1   Molecular Diagnostics 631 3.0 25.0
310172 v.1   Molecular Microbiology 631 4.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  75.0

NB    Options can be selected from the Master of Biomedical Science options list.