Undergraduate international course guide - Edith Cowan University

iomediCal sCienCe
bachelor of Science (biomedical Science)
Duration: 3 years
campus: Joondalup
Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes required to prepare
graduates for the field of biomedical science.
Covers the theory, practical experience and knowledge necessary
for graduates to gain employment, and where appropriate, be
registered in the biomedical professions. Includes studies in the
following areas: anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology,
pharmacology and biomedical ethics.
Major: Paramedical Science.
Additional course Information: Students interested in becoming
paramedics should note there is a 10-unit major in Paramedical
Science available for study with this degree. Contact the School
of Medical Sciences for more information.
CourSe StruCture
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points
HST1124 Health Communication 15
SCH1101 Cultural Studies 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit 15
yEAR 1 SEMESTER TWO
SCH1104 Introduction to Pathophysiology 15
SCH1105 Introduction to Pharmacology 15
SCH1143 Systems Physiology 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit
Students enrolled in the major in Paramedicine will need to
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consult with their course coordinator as the unit sequence listed
above might vary. This is especially important for mid-semester
intake students who wish to transfer to the Paramedical Award.
yEAR 2 SEMESTER ONE
HST1109 Epidemiology 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
HST2122 Health Research Methodology 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit 15
yEAR 2 SEMESTER TWO
SCH2111 Applied Physiology 15
SCH2204 Pre Hospital Policy, Ethics and Legal Issues 15
Selet one unit from the following list:
SCH2131 Drugs in Society 15
PSP2106 Intermediate Emergency Care 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit
Only students enrolled in the major in Paramedical Science
should select PSP2106 in place of SCH2131.
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yEAR 3 SEMESTER ONE
SCH3227 The Biology of Human Disease 15
Selet one unit from the following list:
SCH3236 Pharmacology 15
PSP3106 Advanced Emergency Care 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit 15
yEAR 3 SEMESTER TWO
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development
and Ageing 15
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Selet one unit from the following list:
HST3501 Health Research Project 15
SCH3239 Human Immunology 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit 15
Major / Minor Elective Unit
It is recommended that students enrolled in the major in
Paramedical Science select HST3501 in Year 3, Ssemester 2.
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paramedical science
campus: Joondalup
This major will allow students to study paramedical science in
preparation for employment in state, industrial and independent
emergency services worldwide.
The Paramedical Science Major consists of 10 units /
150 credit points.
Required units Credit Points
PST1101 Introduction to Paramedical Practice 15
PSP2106 Intermediate Emergency Care 15
PST2106 Pre-hospital Diagnostic Techniques 15
PST3103 Trauma Studies for Paramedics 15
PST3106 Paediatric Studies for Paramedics 15
PST3107 Obstetric Studies for Paramedics 15
PST3104 Medical Studies for Paramedics 15
PSP3106 Advanced Emergency Care 15
PSP1106 Clinical Skills for Paramedical Practice 15
NST2106 Mental Health Problems and Disorders 15
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human biology
bachelor of Science (human biology)
Duration: 3 years
campus: Joondalup
Focusing upon issues of health and disease, this course combines
the traditional interests of human biologists – genetics, anatomy
and physiology and evolution – with a biomedical analysis of
the human condition. This program analyses health and disease
as fundamental parts of the human experience, providing the
knowledge and skills required by careers in human biology and
biomedical science.
CourSe StruCture
Requires the completion of 24 units / 360 credit points.
yEAR 1 SEMESTER ONE Credit Points
SCH1111 Fundamental Biomedical Techniques 15
SCH1133 Human Genetics 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
Supporting Major / Minor / Elective Unit 15
Students who do not have the equivalency to Western Australia
Certificate of Education Chemistry must enrol in the unit
SCH1123 Chemistry for Life Sciences.