Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences [Exit only]

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024
Course code	75011
Course type	Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
Owner	Academy
College	Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	The Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences may be awarded to students exiting the Graduate Diploma of Medical Sciences or Master of Medical Sciences, provided they meet the award requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Not applicable – the course is an exit qualification only.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

12 credit points

Course learning outcomes

Biomedical science examines how the body works and investigates ways to treat diseases using advanced tools and strategies. It covers the fields of biochemistry, microbiology, physiology and anatomy with the aim of improving health outcomes for humans and animals tropical, rural and remote and indigenous communities.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences will be able to:

Apply and adapt specialized knowledge, including an understanding of recent developments, in focused areas of biomedicine
Analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in new situations or contexts with creativity and independence
Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability for their own future professional development through reflection on current skills, knowledge and attitudes and their application to rural and remote and indigenous health
Communicate theoretical knowledge using high level oral and written English language and, where appropriate, numeracy skills to a variety of audiences.

Course Structure

Core Subjects

12 credit points of any Level 5 BC, BM, HS, MI, ML, PP or TM subjects or a sequence approved by the College Dean

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Townsville	Exit Only

Candidature

Expected time to complete	6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Not applicable – this is an exit only degree
Maximum allowed	Not applicable
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Approved abbreviation	GCertBiomedSc
This is a joint degree	No
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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