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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

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
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.4   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