| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 3 years full-time on campus 6 years distance education |
| Course code | Full-time: 214054 Distance education: ESMA |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported place |
| Session available | February
(Semester basis) |
| Apply through | UAC -
Full-time study CSU Admissions Office - Distance education |
| UAI cut-offs | 70.00 |
| Study through | Wagga Wagga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 3 years full-time - onshore (within Australia) 6 years distance education - offshore |
| CRICOS code | 007605C |
| Admission code | |
| Fees | Onshore - see fee list Offshore - see fee list Canadian students: AU$1300 per subject or email: admissions@csu.edu.au |
| Session available | February (Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
The course has a strong medical and applied biological focus. Study is available in areas such as genetic engineering, cell culture biotechnology, medical microbiology/virology, molecular genetics, monoclonal antibody production, forensic sciences, applied immunology, applied microbiology and forensic toxicology.
There are two specialisations available for study by either full-time on campus, or distance education.
Full-time students will follow the enrolment patterns below.
Session 1
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
BMS105 Introductory Medical Science
BMS115 Introductory Medical Microbiology
BMS129 Physiological Sciences 1
Session 2
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
MTH135 Mathematics and Statistics in Health Sciences
BMS130 Physiological Sciences 2
Session 3
BMS205 Biochemistry
BMS215 Microbial Biotechnology
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
BMS340 Pharmacology (16 points commenced)
Session 4
BMS311 Cellular Technology
BMS235 Protein Biochemistry
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology
BMS340 Pharmacology (completed)
Session 5
BMS305 Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics
BMS314 Bacteriology/Mycology
BMS328 Biotechnology Research Project
BMS308 Immunology
Session 6
BMS304 DNA and Forensic Technology
BMS312 Molecular Immunology
BMS307 Perspectives in Biotechnology
BMS315 Virology and Parasitology
Session 1
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
BMS105 Introductory Medical Science
BMS115 Introductory Medical Microbiology
BMS129 Physiological Sciences 1
Session 2
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
STA201 Scientific Statistics
BMS130 Physiological Sciences 2
LAW100 Australian Legal Systems
Session 3
BMS205 Biochemistry
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
BMS340 Pharmacology (16 points commenced)
BMS229 Histotechniques
Session 4
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology
FSC200 Introduction to Forensic Science
BMS340 Pharmacology (completed)
BMS235 Protein Biochemistry
Session 5
BMS301 Medical Science Special Topic
BMS305 Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics
BMS308 Immunology
BMS313 Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Session 6
BMS311 Cellular Technology
FSC300 Forensic Toxicology
FSC201 Crime Scene
BMS304 DNA and Forensic Technology
Distance education students will follow the enrolment patterns below.
Session 1
BMS105 Introductory Medical Science
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
Session 2
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
MTH135 Mathematics and Statistics in Health Sciences
Session 3
BMS115 Introductory Medical Microbiology
BMS129 Physiological Sciences 1
Session 4
ITC182 Foundations of Information Technology
BMS130 Physiological Sciences 2
Session 5
BMS205 Biochemistry
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
Session 6
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology
BMS311 Cellular Technology
Session 7
BMS215 Microbial Biotechnology
BMS340 Pharmacology (16 points commenced)
Session 8
BMS235 Protein Biochemistry
BMS340 Pharmacology (completed)
Session 9
BMS314 Bacteriology/Mycology
BMS308 Immunology
Session 10
BMS315 Virology/Parasitology
BMS312 Molecular Immunology
Session 11
BMS305 Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics
BMS328 Biotechnology Research Project
Session 12
BMS307 Perspectives in Biotechnology
BMS304 DNA and Forensic Technology
Session 1
BMS105 Introductory Medical Science
CHM104 Chemistry 1A
Session 2
CHM107 Chemistry 1B
STA201 Scientific Statistics
Session 3
BMS115 Introductory Medical Microbiology
BMS129 Physiological Sciences 1
Session 4
BMS130 Physiological Sciences 2
LAW100 The Australian Legal System
Session 5
BMS205 Biochemistry
BMS240 Human Molecular Genetics
Session 6
BMS241 Molecular Cell Biology
FSC200 Introduction to Forensic Science
Session 7
BMS229 Histotechniques
BMS340 Pharmacology (16 points commenced)
Session 8
BMS235 Protein Biochemistry
BMS340 Pharmacology (completed)
Session 9
BMS308 Immunology
BMS313 Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Session 10
BMS311 Cellular Technology
FSC300 Forensic Toxicology
Session 11
BMS301 Medical Science Special Topic
BMS305 Genetic Engineering and Bioinformatics
Session 12
BMS304 DNA and Forensic Technology
FSC201 Crime Scene
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.
Acceptable tests for English proficiency
Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
While there are no HSC subjects specified as prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Medical), intending applicants are advised to include 2 Unit mathematics and 2 Unit chemistry.
Criminal Record Clearance
The Department of Health in NSW, and most other states, currently require all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement, to undergo criminal record checks. The checks are intended to identify people who have convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, who may put patients’/clients’ personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.
All students must therefore have a Criminal Record Clearance prior to placement in any capacity in the NSW Health system and most other State organisations. Prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance will make it impossible to complete this course satisfactorily as it will not be possible to arrange suitable clinical placements.
In addition, all students are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration indicating whether or not they are a prohibited person under the Child Protection Act 1998.
If you have any queries regarding these requirements, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Coordinator.
Immunisation - Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseases
NSW Health is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all clients in health care settings and providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and other clinical personnel, including students. This commitment includes adopting an assessment, screening and vaccination policy Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Infectious Diseases (PD2007_006) that minimises the risk of acquiring infectious diseases. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement.
All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases prior to placement within the NSW Health System, and most other Australian State Health Systems. Results of these vaccinations are kept on a personal record card (available from the School through which the student is studying). This card must be presented, upon request, by NSW Health, or other State Health staff, whilst the student is on placement.
The Policy requires that you consult your local doctor to obtain written proof of protection against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox and hepatitis B.
NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the requirements of this policy have been met, and failure to comply with the requirements may jeopardise completion of your studies.
As a full course of vaccinations may take several months to complete, you are advised to consult your local medical practitioner well in advance of the commencement of your clinical experience placement. Please contact your medical practitioner to identify your local TB screening provider and ensure the screening is completed prior to your first clinical placement.
Further information is available from NSW Health.
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