UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) is a practical degree providing learning across a broad arena of health and medical disciplines, designed to articulate with UWA’s health professional degrees. Multiple specialisations within the biomedical disciplines are offered to enable breadth and depth of learning in your field of interest, including Aboriginal Health, Human Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Pathology. Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 10.(1) The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of: (a) 144 credit points (normally 24 units), which will include: (i) a degree-specific major chosen from the list below: (1) MJD-MEDSI Medical Science (2) MJD-IMSCP Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (3) MJD-DENTS Integrated Dental Sciences (4) MJD-PHMSC Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences and (ii) no more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units
- and (iii) at least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, normally including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) of Level 3 units
- and (iv) any relevant foundation units. and (2) Students may choose to undertake a minor, provided the student will be able to complete all nominated majors and minors within 144 credit points
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
MidwifeANZSCO 254111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)
PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council
Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia
DietitianANZSCO 251111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Dietitians Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 95, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) a place in a relevant UWA access program. and (2) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Chemistry or equivalent or higher. (3) A scaled mark of at least 50% in ATAR Mathematics Applications or equivalent or higher. (4) Applicants without Mathematics Applications ATAR or Chemistry ATAR can be admitted but are required to successfully complete bridging units in their first year.
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