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Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences

  • Graduate Certificate

Biomedical Sciences underpin human and veterinary medicine clinical practice. The field examines how the body and diseases work and investigate ways to restore health. Biomedical Scientists have an understanding of medical biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases and neuroscience.JCU’s Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences is designed for graduates of science, biomedical science, veterinary science or related disciplines who want to specialise or upskill for a career in Biomedical research or in preparation for entry into a professional degree program such as Medical Laboratory Science or the Clinical Sciences.This certificate course could be a stepping stone towards a Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences or other studies.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
047238A
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

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, pharmacology and anatomy with the aim of improving health outcomes for humans and animals tropical, rural and remote and indigenous communities.This course is for graduates of science, biomedical science, veterinary science or related disciplines who want to specialise or up-skill in order to undertake further studies. This is a flexible course allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your professional needs and interests.Important noticeHepatitis B immunisation:Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently, may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately.

Study locations

Townsville