Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology) / Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology

About the course

Graduates of this course will enhance their professional standing by doubling their knowledge, skills and experience without having to double the time spent at university.

Two double degrees are available: the Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology with the Bachelor of Medical Science generic degree and the Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology with the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology).

Where it will take you

By choosing the double degree combination carefully, you can ensure your profile in the medical industry is unique. The skills and knowledge gained from the combined program means you are highly employable. If career prospects are important to you, then taking the double degree program is a must.

Your course is recognised by industry

All courses within the School of Biomedical Sciences are designed to provide a variety of levels of eligibility for membership with a range of professional bodies, such as:

• AIMS - Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• AACB - Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists
• ASC - Australian Science Communicators
• ASBMB - Australian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• ASMR - Australian Society for Medical Research
• APSA - Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association
• ANZSRS - Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science
• ASM - Australian Society for Microbiology
• HGSA - Human Genetics Society of Australasia

Residential school

Distance education students will attend eight days of residential school per session at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga Campus.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points for the Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology (BMedSc BForensicBiotech) and 264 points for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology) / Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology (BMedSc(Path) BForensicBiotech).

Students must also have satisfactorily completed a clinical experience placement for the minimum specified time. The minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology are a minimum of six weeks in an approved forensic setting. The minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathology) / Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology are a minimum of 10 weeks - six weeks in an approved pathology setting and four weeks in an approved forensic setting.

Clinical requirements

Refer to the Clinical requirements section for information on:

Criminal Record Clearance
Immunisation 
For other details about the course, such as further study and industry recognition, refer to 
the separate listings for the Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Forensic Biotechnology 
degrees.
 

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