149504 v.2 Master of Biomedical Sciences
MBSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 027221J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
Introduction
This course provides a professional award for graduates in medical science or related areas interested in biomedical science. Students develop an understanding of the latest techniques involved in the relevant areas of biomedical sciences as well as undertaking an extensive review of the literature and carrying out a supervised research project. It also provides the opportunity to take coursework units from other disciplines, for example, computing or business.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An approved undergraduate degree in medical science or a related area, and at least two years relevant work experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. It can be completed in one calendar year.
Intermediate Awards I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award, may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
Intermediate Awards II
Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Science
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 5511 | v.6 | MT 695 - Advanced Specialisation | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6756 | v.5 | MT 631 - Molecular Genetics | 6.0 | 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 |
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| 13371 | v.2 | MT 530 - Bioinformatics | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300873 | v.2 | MT 630 - Professional Laboratory Practice | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5515 | v.6 | MT 696 - Advanced Specialisation | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6753 | v.4 | MT 634 - Macromolecular Chemistry | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 13144 | v.2 | MT 630 - Project | 12.0 | 100.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 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 | |
| 304233 | v.1 | MT 532 - Genes and Evolution | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: July 11, 2005
Curtin University of Technology, Perth CRICOS Provider Code 00301J
The Sydney Campus of Curtin University of Technology CRICOS Provider Code 02637B