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Biomedical Science at Murdoch - Course Structure
The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, and the double majors with Molecular Biology or Mathematics and Statistics, can be completed in three years of full-time study or over a longer period on a part-time basis. If eligible and selected for an Honours degree, you will complete a fourth year of study based predominantly on a research project. After completion of an Honours degree, Murdoch University offers the postgraduate degrees of Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy. What You Will StudyStudents generally study 24 points per year as either 6 or 8 units per year. Students must complete a total of 72 points and ALL of the required units for Biomedical Science before admission to the degree. A special feature of studying at Murdoch is the flexibility allowed in planning your degree. Many students choose to combine studies from various areas in order to increase their general knowledge and skills base. Employers look for people who are broadly educated, as well as competent in specific areas. Studying in two or more disciplines (eg Biomedical Science and Molecular Biology) increases career prospects, extends your general level of education and allows you to pursue more than one interest. Individual units at Murdoch may be offered externally which removes timetable restrictions and increases students’ choice. Many degrees can also be effectively combined as a full double major. Many areas can be combined to give a double major with Biomedical Science. Particularly appropriate combinations are with Molecular Biology and Mathematics & Statistics. The following is a guide to the units and their sequence in Biomedical Science. These may vary from time to time. Year 1 Required Units A University
Foundation Unit (one of the following) plus Year 1 General ElectivesTwo general electives may be chosen from almost any of the programmes offered by the University. However, if you intend to undertake a `double major’ or a `minor’ in a particular area then you will need to choose your electives carefully to fit in with the Year 1 requirements for that choice. The following are highly recommended: BIO103 Environmental
Biology for double major with Molecular Biology. Years 2 and 3 Required Units BMS264 Biomedical Physiology
Years 2 and 3 General ElectivesSix general electives may be chosen from almost any of the programmes offered by the University, subject to prerequisites having been met. However, if you intend to undertake a `double major’ or a `minor’ in a particular area then you will need to choose your electives carefully to fit in with the Years 2 and 3 requirements for that choice. The following general electives are highly recommended for students who are NOT undertaking double majors or minors during their Biomedical Science degree: CHI280 Human Anatomy
Students may also choose a prescribed number of units from one of the following majors in order to complete a `double major’ by combining the required units in Biomedical Science with the required units in other majors such as Molecular Biology or Mathematics & Statistics. In addition, students can combine units to form a `minor’ in areas such as Applied Statistics or Scientific Communication.
Double Major with Mathematics & Statistics Minor in Applied Statistics Minor in Science Communication Plus any 2 of the following:
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Major with Molecular Biology