Undergraduate
Diploma in Biomedical Science
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
The Diploma in Biomedical Science is an important stepping-stone toward achieving your career and study goals. Students who undertake a Diploma in Biomedical Science will be able to gain credit for up to the first year of study and articulate into the second year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, and potentially other health science bachelor degrees at ACU, or exit with the Diploma in Biomedical Science as a standalone qualification. Undertaking the ACU Diploma in Biomedical Science will help you to develop the academic skills and university experience needed to succeed in more advanced tertiary study. Our Diploma in Biomedical Science provides a Commonwealth supported place (CSP-funded) for domestic students and will help you achieve your goals. We are here to support you from start to finish whether you have just finished Year 12 or finished years ago. We ensure smaller class sizes, offer tailored support as you transition to university study, and provide a range of student services to help you succeed.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Completion requirements To qualify for the Diploma, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of: 80 cp from Specified Units
- Core / specified units include: BIOD125: Human Biology 1
- BIOD126: Human Biology 2
- CHED105: Foundations of Chemistry
- BMSD110: Communicating Ideas in Science
- DPHS100: Academic Literacy in Health Sciences
- BMSD102: Numerical Reasoning
- BIOD130: Cell Biology and Laboratory Skills
- BMSD210: Neuroscience
Admissions
Year 12 completion (or equivalent), ATAR 50.00 for Brisbane. An applicant must comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (for sub-bachelor entry programs, see Schedule 1: Eligibility ranks).Domestic applicants are required to have completed the Australian Year 12 certificate or equivalent. In addition, to be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have also completed:Equivalent of year 12 level with the ACU minimum eligibility rank for Diploma programs; OREntry via an alternative pathway as approved by ACU.International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in Schedule Three (Associate Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses) of the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.IELTS Overall score: 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 PTE 50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communicative skills TOEFLInternet based total of 60:minimum 18 in writing, 8 in reading, 16 in speaking and 7 in listeningACU English Language TestC(60-64%)CAEOverall CAE: 169Individual score of at least 162 in all tests.Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Adjustment factors If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
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