301636 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Molecular Biotechnology)

BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050345E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 3 Years

Specific Requirements

Applicants with relevant TAFE qualifications are encouraged to contact the School to discuss entry qualification and any recognition of prior learning. Applicants for this course should refer to the Clinical Health Sciences section (see page 36) and Police Clearances (see page 5).

Note

Selection is based on the Tertiary Entrance Rank.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Further Information

For further information contact staff in the Faculty of Health Sciences on telephone (08) 9266 4583, email: hlthsci-ss@curtin.edu.au or visit our website: www.healthsciences.curtin.edu.au.

Special Note

Contact School of Biomedical Sciences on (08) 9266 7374, or visit their website at www.biomed.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1643	v.7	Human Biology 133	4.0	25.0
311399	v.1	Measurement in Laboratory Science 133	1.0	12.5
4715	v.5	Medical Laboratory Science 131	4.0	25.0
				62.5
Year 1 Semester 2
1644	v.7	Human Biology 134	4.0	25.0
302467	v.2	Introduction to Microbiology 132	3.0	12.5
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
7077	v.5	Chemistry 124	5.5	25.0
7842	v.5	Medical Laboratory Science 132	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
311405	v.1	Medical Microbiology 235	5.0	25.0
311406	v.1	Biochemistry 233	5.0	25.0
311420	v.1	Molecular Genetics 233	5.0	25.0
311421	v.1	Immunobiology 233	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11600	v.4	Microbiology 232	5.0	25.0
311422	v.1	Genetics 234	5.0	25.0
311424	v.1	Cytogenetics 244	5.0	25.0
311425	v.1	Biochemistry 234	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
307692	v.1	Bioinformatics 331	5.0	25.0
307698	v.1	Biotechnology 331	4.0	25.0
311426	v.1	Molecular Genetics 335	8.0	25.0
311427	v.1	Microbiology 335	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
307693	v.1	Structural Bioinformatics 332	5.0	25.0
307701	v.1	Biotechnology 332	4.0	25.0
311428	v.1	Molecular Genetics 336	6.0	25.0
311429	v.1	Microbiology 334	5.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.