Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences)

Bachelor (Honours)

At UniSQ, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) allows you to dive deep into an area you're passionate about.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor (Honours)

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview

At UniSQ, the Bachelor of Science (Honours) allows you to dive deep into an area you're passionate about. It's your chance to play a pivotal role in research on topics or issues that matter to you most, fostering critical thinking and problem solving and opening doors to a career that makes a difference.
You will be guided by renowned academics and professionals in three core courses where you will carry out original scientific research, evaluate real-world practical problems and the limitations these place on progress in science, and you will learn to critically evaluate scientific literature.
You will also participate in research teams, be introduced to advanced experimental and literature research methods, and have opportunities to make contact with the wider scientific community in the local region, elsewhere in Australia and overseas.
Under this research specialisation, you will be able to select from the following project topics:

- Paramedicine
- Health Science
- Sport Sciences

Further study

Successful completion of honours will qualify you for entry into postgraduate programs, including masters and PhD studies.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of Honours study from a recognised institution, with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (credit).
Candidates must have both supervisory and honours committee approval prior to enrolment.

Satisfaction of admission requirements does not guarantee admission.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Ipswich

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science, you will be prepared for a career in medical research and development in either the public or private sector in universities, research institutes, pharmaceutical and diagnostic laboratories, sales and consulting.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 3 x core courses 6 Specialised courses 2 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other majors

Psychology

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

78.4%

Overall satisfaction

79.4%

Skill scale

71.1%

Teaching scale

97%

Employed full-time

$102.5k

Average salary

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