310599 v.2 Master of Biomedical Science

MBSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 058864F
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

Biomedical science is a rapidly growing field of science, with increasing application to everyday life all over the world. It affects everyone in many ways, from the development of new medicines and drugs to the creation and delivery of diagnostic technologies and progress towards revolutionary clinical therapies. This course is designed for those seeking to understand the application of the most recent laboratory, computer, and industrial technology developments in the biological sciences, within a medical context. It examines the latest knowledge and technologies in research, diagnosis, epidemiology, microbiology, biotechnology, and data analysis, and combines this with hands-on laboratory work using state-of-the-art instrumentation. Within the Masters coursework program, students select from one of three major streams: Molecular Biotechnology, Infectious Diseases, or Biomedical Science. This course encourages professional and personal development through active learning. Among the different units, students apply and test the knowledge gained through information gathering, report writing, and professional level oral presentations. Practical experience is obtained through a molecular techniques workshop or project.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Students will have completed an approved bachelor degree in a biology or biomedical/life science based discipline or equivalent. Graduates from other science disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants will be assessed on an individual basis should they have completed equivalent post-graduate units.

Duration and Availability

This course is two years full time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science; Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science.

Course Organisation

This course comprises a choice of 12, 25 credit units (over four study periods) taaught in a lecture and tutorial format or nine, 25 credit units and a molecular science practicum, a 75 credit unit which includes a short project.

Professional Recognition

Students will be eligible for membership of Australian Biotechnology Association and/or equivalent industry organisations internationally.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may employment in the biomedical and biotechnology industries, and in government, hospital and university research and development laboratories.

Additional Course Expenses

Purchase of text books may be required for some units. A laboratory coat will be required for any practical work taken involving laboratory work other than in the PCR laboratory. Laboratory coats are provided for use in the PCR laboratory.

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

310653	v.2	Molecular Biotechnology Major		300.0
		OR
310654	v.2	Infectious Diseases Major		300.0
		OR
310655	v.2	Biomedical Science Major		300.0
				300.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
13150	v.4	Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases 681	4.0	25.0
13152	v.3	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
13371	v.3	Bioinformatics 631	4.0	25.0
303673	v.3	Sexually Transmissible Infection and HIV - International Perspectives 600	8.0	25.0
310157	v.1	Biotechnology 631	4.0	25.0
310160	v.1	Drug Discovery and Development 631	3.0	25.0
310161	v.1	Biotechnology 632	4.0	25.0
310162	v.1	Vaccine Science 632	3.0	25.0
310166	v.1	Molecular Science Practicum 633	9.0	75.0
310168	v.1	Molecular Diagnostics 631	3.0	25.0
310172	v.1	Molecular Microbiology 631	4.0	25.0
310173	v.1	Nosocomial Pathogens 632	3.0	25.0
310656	v.1	Biomedical Science 630	3.0	25.0
310669	v.2	Emerging Infectious Diseases 631	3.0	25.0
5511	v.7	Advanced Specialisation 695	3.0	25.0
5515	v.7	Advanced Specialisation 696	3.0	25.0
6753	v.5	Molecular Techniques 632	3.0	25.0
6756	v.6	Molecular Genetics 631	3.0	25.0

The options listed here are to be selected from within the majors.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2010	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.