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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2006: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) - Commencing Semester 1

Recommended Enrolment Pattern for Students Commencing Semester 1, 2006

  • This enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult the Program Advisor for recommended enrolment.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
Year 1, Semester 1

SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Year 1, Semester 2

LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
SCI102 Biodiversity and the Environment
SCI104 Cell Metabolism
SCI107 Physics
SCI109 Environment and Health
SCI111 Public Health Foundations

Year 2, Semester 1

LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
MBT251 Biochemistry
MBT263 Microbiology
Plus select 1 course from:
PUB271 Health Promotion Principles
PUB291 Physical Activity and Health
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SCS120 Introduction to Psychology
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX221 Introduction to Sports Medicine
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
Introductory or advanced course from any faculty

Year 2,Semester 2

LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
Plus select at least 1 course from:
BIM212 Nutritional Biochemistry
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
FSN212 Principles of Nutrition
MBT253 Pathogens and Communicable Diseases
MBT252 Molecular Biology
Plus select up to 2 courses from:
CHM202 Organic Chemistry
PUB252 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management
PUB272 Health Promotion Settings
SPX202 Biomechanics I
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX212 Exercise Testing and Programming
SXP222 Sport Psychology
Introductory or advanced course from any faculty

Year 3, Semester 1

LFS303 Pathophysiology
Plus select at least 1 course from:
BIM341 Biochemical Pharmacology
BIM352 Human Nutrition
MBT354 Immunology
MBT361 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
Plus select up to 2 courses from:
MBT301 Food Microbiology and Fermentation
NUR321 Research in Health Care
PUB351 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PUB361 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
SPX302 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
SPX322 Biomechanics II
SPX331 Exercise Physiology II
Advanced course from any faculty

Year 3, Semester 2

Select 4 courses from:
BIM351 Clinical Nutrition
MBT352 Molecular Biotechnology
MBT353 Microbial Pathogenesis
SCI302 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
SPX301 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SPX312 Performance Enhancement
SPX321 Sports Coaching
SPX352 Sports Nutrition
Advanced course from any faculty

Options: Options are subject to having completed any prerequisites. Courses selected by students must also allow them to meet minimum requirements for Bachelor of Science degree program (eg max 10 x 1st year courses, min 5 x 3rd year Science courses)