James Cook University
Gain a thorough understanding of the relationship between science and medicine, with an emphasis on biomedical science in the Tropics. Use your degree as the foundation to a career in laboratory research, as a pathway to other health professions or continue to higher research studies.
Cairns, Australia
36 Months
AU$ 37,960
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 86
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
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Anatomy and Physiology 2
Chemistry: Principles and Applications
Level 2
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Level 3
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Course pre-requisites
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD37,960.00
Courses are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
JCU Biomedical Sciences graduates are broadly-skilled scientists who have the flexibility to be employed in a variety of industries.
Graduates pursue careers in various areas including laboratory support in the medical or clinical sciences as pathology assistants, cardiac, respiratory, sleep or renal physiologists. Further study could take you into public health, health promotion, media, education, law, or research.
You could find employment as a research assistant, laboratory technician, scientific journalist, teacher, or patent lawyer. Additionally, go on to study the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) to undertake a research career, a Graduate Diploma in Medical Science (Clinical Science) to work as a Clinical Scientist or choose to apply for graduate entry into medicine, veterinary science, physiotherapy, dentistry, or other health sciences.