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.

NOTE: Students up to end of 2023 - 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 science@westernsydney.edu.au
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal science@westernsydney.edu.au

Recommended Sequence 2023

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
Year 2
Autumn session
BIOS 2042 Biochemistry 10
BIOS 2018 Genetics 10
NATS 2033 Cell Form and Function 10
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
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 Points40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3040 Topics in Medical Science 10
BIOS 3014 Genes, Genomics and Human Health 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points40
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
Choose three electives 30
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points240

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
NATS 3043 Advanced Science Research Project C 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points240

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.

Plan of Study Grid
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 Points90
Year 2
Autumn sessionCredit Points
BIOS 2042 Biochemistry 10
BIOS 2018 Genetics 10
NATS 2033 Cell Form and Function 10
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
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 Points40
Year 3
Autumn session
NATS 3040 Topics in Medical Science 10
BIOS 3014 Genes, Genomics and Human Health 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points40
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
Choose three electives 30
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points250

 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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
Year 2
Autumn session
BIOS 2042 Biochemistry 10
BIOS 2018 Genetics 10
NATS 2033 Cell Form and Function 10
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
And one subject from chosen Education minor 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points40
 Total Credit Points240

 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.

Recommended Sequence 2024

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
Year 2
Autumn session
BIOS 2042 Biochemistry 10
BIOS 2018 Genetics 10
NATS 2033 Cell Form and Function 10
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
BIOS 3027 Molecular Biology of the Cell 10
BIOS 3038 Metabolism 10
Choose one of 10
Complex Case Studies in Science  
Work Internship for Science Professionals  
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
Year 3
Autumn session
BIOS 3014 Genes, Genomics and Human Health 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points30
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
Choose three electives 30
 Credit Points40
1H session
NATS 3055 Practicum 1 10
 Credit Points10
 Total Credit Points240

 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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
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 Points40
Spring session
BIOS 3027 Molecular Biology of the Cell 10
BIOS 3038 Metabolism 10
NATS 2002 Advanced Science Project B 10
Choose one of 10
Complex Case Studies in Science  
Work Internship for Science Professionals  
 Credit Points40
Year 3
Autumn session
BIOS 3014 Genes, Genomics and Human Health 10
NATS 3043 Advanced Science Research Project C 10
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points30
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
NATS 3043 Advanced Science Research Project C 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points40
1H session
NATS 3055 Practicum 1 10
 Credit Points10
 Total Credit Points240

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.

Plan of Study Grid
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 1029 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (WSTC) 10
NATS 1030 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (WSTC) 10
And choose one elective 10
 Credit Points90
Year 2
Autumn sessionCredit Points
BIOS 2042 Biochemistry 10
BIOS 2018 Genetics 10
NATS 2033 Cell Form and Function 10
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
BIOS 3027 Molecular Biology of the Cell 10
BIOS 3038 Metabolism 10
Choose one of 10
Complex Case Studies in Science  
Work Internship for Science Professionals  
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
Year 3
Autumn session
BIOS 3014 Genes, Genomics and Human Health 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points30
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
Choose three electives 30
 Credit Points40
1H session
NATS 3055 Practicum 1 10
 Credit Points10
 Total Credit Points250

 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.

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.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Autumn sessionCredit 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 Points40
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 Points40
Year 2
Autumn session
BIOS 2042 Biochemistry 10
BIOS 2018 Genetics 10
NATS 2033 Cell Form and Function 10
Choose one elective 10
 Credit Points40
Spring session
BIOS 3027 Molecular Biology of the Cell 10
BIOS 3038 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 Points40
Year 3
Autumn session
BIOS 3014 Genes, Genomics and Human Health 10
And two subjects from chosen Education minor 20
 Credit Points30
Spring session
NATS 3034 Molecular Medicine 10
And one subject from chosen Education minor 10
Choose two electives 20
 Credit Points40
1H session
NATS 3055 Practicum 1 10
 Credit Points10
 Total Credit Points240