193107 v.7 Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Sciences

PGradDipBiomedSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 010556C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This one-year course provides theoretical training in molecular and cell biology, diagnostics, microbiology, biotechnology, research principles and data analysis. It can be completed entirely by coursework, or can include a significant component of practical work, which can be conducted in a biomedical diagnostic laboratory, or research laboratory, under the supervision of professional biomedical scientists. Assessment in this course consists of examinations, report writing, and oral presentations.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Bachelor of Science (Medical Science) or a Bachelor of Science degree with an appropriate major. Candidates holding qualifications other than those specified are assessed on an individual basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Availability of individual units may depend on the enrolment of a minimum number of students.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

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
5511	v.7	Advanced Specialisation 695	3.0	25.0
6756	v.6	Molecular Genetics 631	3.0	25.0
6758	v.5	MT 633 - Research Techniques	6.0	25.0
		OR
13152	v.3	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300873	v.3	Professional Laboratory Practice 632	6.0	25.0
5515	v.7	Advanced Specialisation 696	3.0	25.0
6753	v.5	Molecular Techniques 632	3.0	25.0
6757	v.4	MT 594 - Dissertation	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
11507	v.2	MT 581 - Seminar	1.0	12.5
11508	v.3	MT 582 - Seminar	1.0	12.5
304232	v.1	MT 531 - Genes and Disease	6.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.