Biomedical Science, Testamur Major (T086)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: T086
Previous code: MT3030.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
This testamur major is available as an elective major for Bachelor of Science students only.
Biomedical science is a broad field that aims to understand the biology that underpins human health and disease. The coursework in this major will give you an integrated foundation in physiology and anatomy, along with biochemistry, cell biology and genetics. It will equip you with knowledge from which you can embark on unlimited career choices from research laboratories to hospital pathology to biomedical engineering, medical technology, teaching and beyond. The degree also allows for enrolment in minors or flexible subjects, so students can design their own learning journey. All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet program requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown Campus | Internal | Dr Manisha Dayal |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Dr Manisha Dayal |
Recommended Sequence
All students must complete 60 credit points of study at Level 3 to meet course requirements. Students will need to select at least 10 credit points of elective study at Level 3 to meet this requirement.
Select the link for your program below to see details of the major
Bachelor of Medical Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Biomedical Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1009 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 10 |
| Choose one of the following: | 10 | |
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BIOS 2042 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 2018 | Genetics | 10 |
| NATS 2033 | Cell Form and Function | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 3027 | Molecular Biology of the Cell | 10 |
| BIOS 2021 | Metabolism | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3040 | Topics in Medical Science | 10 |
| BIOS 3014 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3034 | Molecular Medicine | 10 |
| Choose three electives | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science
Qualification for the award of Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science with a major in Biomedical Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1009 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BIOS 2042 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 2018 | Genetics | 10 |
| NATS 2033 | Cell Form and Function | 10 |
| NATS 2001 | Advanced Science Project A | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 3027 | Molecular Biology of the Cell | 10 |
| BIOS 2021 | Metabolism | 10 |
| NATS 2002 | Advanced Science Project B | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3040 | Topics in Medical Science | 10 |
| BIOS 3014 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3034 | Molecular Medicine | 10 |
| NATS 3043 | Advanced Science Research Project C | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science
Qualification for the award of Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science with a major in Biomedical Science requires the successful completion of 250 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| College subjects | ||
| Standard 3-term year | ||
| Preparatory subject | ||
| CHEM 0001 | Chemistry (WSTC Prep) | 10 |
| And eight university level subjects as follows | ||
| BIOS 1014 | Cell Biology (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1013 | Essential Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1020 | Scientific Literacy (WSTC) | 10 |
| CHEM 1009 | Introductory Chemistry (WSTC) | 10 |
| MATH 1027 | Quantitative Thinking (WSTC) | 10 |
| NATS 1009 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 10 |
| NATS 1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 10 |
| And choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 90 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BIOS 2042 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 2018 | Genetics | 10 |
| NATS 2033 | Cell Form and Function | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 3027 | Molecular Biology of the Cell | 10 |
| BIOS 2021 | Metabolism | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3040 | Topics in Medical Science | 10 |
| BIOS 3014 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health | 10 |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3034 | Molecular Medicine | 10 |
| Choose three electives | 30 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 250 | |
Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary)
Qualification for the Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) with a major in Biomedical Science requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence for the Bachelor of Science with a major in Biomedical Science, given above.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NATS 1019 | Scientific Literacy | 10 |
| CHEM 1008 | Introductory Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1009 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Mathematics 1A | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 1012 | Cell Biology | 10 |
| CHEM 1012 | Essential Chemistry | 10 |
| NATS 1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| BIOS 2042 | Biochemistry | 10 |
| BIOS 2018 | Genetics | 10 |
| NATS 2033 | Cell Form and Function | 10 |
| Choose one elective | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| BIOS 3027 | Molecular Biology of the Cell | 10 |
| BIOS 2021 | Metabolism | 10 |
| Choose one of | 10 | |
| Complex Case Studies in Science | ||
| Work Internship for Science Professionals | ||
| And one subject from chosen Education minor | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| NATS 3040 | Topics in Medical Science | 10 |
| BIOS 3014 | Genes, Genomics and Human Health | 10 |
| And two subjects from chosen Education minor | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NATS 3034 | Molecular Medicine | 10 |
| And one subject from chosen Education minor | 10 | |
| Choose two electives | 20 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
In addition, all students must complete a mandatory 40 credit point minor in Education Studies. Students must choose one of:
Education Studies – Primary Teaching, Minor (0296)
Or
Education Studies - Secondary Teaching, Minor (0267)
Students must meet this requirement by choosing subjects from the selected Education Studies minor as electives within their Bachelor of Science program.