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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Description

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science aims to provide you with training in fundamental and state-of-the-art biomedical science. The core programs are based on a unique blend of genome science, whole animal systems biology, new instrumentation biotechnology, bioinformatics and bioethics. The course also aims to provide industry perspectives and to develop skills in leadership and communication relevant to industry needs.The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a specialised program which focuses on:- human biology;- a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the basic sciences;- the involvement of senior researchers from prestigious biomedical research institutes in the training and work experience programs associated with the course.How does Biomedical Science differ from Science?At Melbourne, the Biomedical Science and Science degrees are closely aligned but with some important differences. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science has a focus on human biology, the degree is structured with a large proportion of fixed, core subjects. In contrast, the Bachelor of Science is a flexible degree that has no set requirements, but specialisation in all of the areas of biomedical science.

Structure

The first year of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science provides students with training in the foundation areas of biomedical science - biology, chemistry, mathematics and statistics and physics.The major components of the second year are two multidisciplinary core subjects, which integrate the teaching of biochemistry, physiology and cell biology.In the third year students specialise in one of the eight streams:- functional, computational and applied genomics;- physiological genomics;- biotechnology and therapeutics;- molecular biology of the cell in health and disease;- reproductive and developmental biology;- neuroscience;- microorganisms, infections and immunity;- biomedical physics and chemistry.

Streams and subjects

Study area(s): Over the three years you specialise in one of eight streams:- functional, computational and applied genomics;- physiological genomics;- biotechnology and therapeutics;- molecular biology of the cell in health and disease;- reproductive and developmental biology;- neuroscience;- microorganisms, infections and immunity;- biomedical physics and chemistry.

Career options

The degree is designed to provide the scientific, technical, communication and teamwork skills suitable for direct entry into a wide range of biomedically relevant employment fields.Of particular interest will be careers in biomedical research, hospital and industrial science, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, scientific or technical consultancy, microbiological and medical diagnostics, food industry, life sciences instrumentation industry, bioinformatics industries in computational molecular biology and rational drug design, and forensic science, as well as in government offices and agencies, agricultural industries, and the fields of patent and trademark law.

-sourced from http://www.unimelb.edu.au/ The University of Melbourne

so the thing is, is BSc (Biomedical Science) better than Bsc (Biochemistry) ?