Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

Introduction

The course enables the continuation of specialisations from the final year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science programme in the areas of biochemistry, human, anatomy, human physiology, genetics and microbiology. By completing the Honours programme, students will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in their field and, through their professional behaviours, the values that shape the work of a professional scientist. Students will also have advanced skills in designing and successfully implementing scientific investigations, analysing and interpreting data and presenting their findings to scientific audiences.

Awarding Institution: La Trobe University

Mode of Study: Full-Time & Part-Time

Course Structure

Duration

Full-Time: 9 Months

Learning Mode

Blended Learning

Modules

Honours Biomedical Science A
Honours Biomedical Science B

Mode of Assessment

Upon enrolment, students are required to start their research at PSB Academy, committing to a total of 1068 contact hours

Total Contact Hours: 1068 Hours

18 Face-to-Face hours/Synchronous E-Learning Hours
1,050 Practicum Hours (35 hours spent per week on their project)

Intakes

January
May
September

Minimum class size

5

Maximum candidature

24

Progression Pathway
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) programme, students may advance to apply for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), subject to institutions’ admission requirements.

Admission Criteria

Local Qualifications

Applicants must have a recognised Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant study area. Applicant to the course will require an average mark of at least 70 in four discipline-specific 3rd year subjects and an average mark of 65 across all 3rd year subjects.

For all cases, students' admission to this programme ultimately depends on the University's final decision.

Minimum Age Requirement

16 years old

English Language Requirement

A score of C or better in the General Paper in the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level); or
A grade of C or better in English Language in the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level); or
Evidence of successful completion of studies at secondary or tertiary level with English as the language of instruction; or
International English Language Testing System test score results of minimum of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0

Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/international/requirement