Course

Bachelor of Medical Science/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

Approved Abbreviation: BMedSc/BICT

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3657.1

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 068790C

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This course version applies to students who commenced study in this course in 2010 or later.

This double degree program targets the explosion of information in biomedical science. In addition to a strong grounding in medical science, it provides graduates with skills and a knowledge base in networking and IT applications and the ability to apply practical solutions across ICT. It allows students to develop skills in application development, program design, systems analysis & design, networks, web-design, and the implementation of technology.

This degree combines information technology with one of three majors: biomedical science, medicinal chemistry and human bioscience. The biomedical science major focuses on microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. The medicinal chemistry major focuses on chemistry and biochemistry, while the human bioscience major focuses on anatomy, physiology and pharmacology.

Study Mode
Four years full-time.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology is currently accredited with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) at Professional level. The Bachelor of Medical Science (Medicinal Chemistry)/Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology is accredited by The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI).

Admission

Assumed knowledge required: HSC Mathematics, any two units of HSC English and at least one of biology, chemistry, or physics.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International Office

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

UAC

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points as specified in the structure below.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Medical Science include completion of one of three majors: Biomedical Science, Medicinal Chemistry or Human Bioscience. The structures for the combined degrees below show the sequence of units necessary for each of these three majors.

Students who complete this award will graduate with a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology.

Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology - Biomedical Science Major

Year 1

Autumn session

300539Biodiversity
300554Principles of Chemistry
300580Programming Fundamentals
300752Introduction to Anatomy and Histology

Spring session

300543Cell Biology
300550Medicinal Chemistry
300700Statistical Decision Making
300753Introduction to Human Physiology

Year 2

Autumn session

300555Proteins and Genes
300300Microbiology 1
300582Technologies for Web Applications
300585Systems Analysis and Design

Spring session

300548Human Metabolism and Disease
300321Microbiology 2
300323Pathological Basis of Disease
300144Object Oriented Analysis

Year 3

Autumn session

300549Human Molecular Biology
100483Principles of Professional Communication 1
300581Programming Techniques

And one unit from Schedule A

Spring session

300749Medical Microbiology
300565Computer Networking

And two units from Schedule A

Year 4

Autumn session

300570Human-Computer Interaction
300095Computer Networks and Internets
300698Operating Systems Programming
300578Professional Development

Spring session

300104Database Design and Development
300583Web Systems Development
300699Discrete Structures and Complexity
300579Professional Experience

Schedule A Units

300307Analytical Microbiology
300756Topics in Physiology
300407Mammalian Molecular Medicine
300408Mammalian Cell Biology and Biotechnology
300505Pharmacology
300757Molecular Biology of the Immune System
300556Analytical Protein Science
BC306AHuman Physiology 3.1
BI201AGenetics 2.2
SC301ALaboratory Quality Management
300544Cell Signalling

Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology - Medicinal Chemistry Major

Year 1

Autumn session

300539Biodiversity
300554Principles of Chemistry
300580Programming Fundamentals
300752Introduction to Anatomy and Histology

Spring session

300543Cell Biology
300550Medicinal Chemistry
300700Statistical Decision Making
300753Introduction to Human Physiology

Year 2

Autumn session

300555Proteins and Genes
300582Technologies for Web Applications
300585Systems Analysis and Design

Choose one of

300545Coordination Chemistry
300540Biomolecular Dynamics

Spring session

300548Human Metabolism and Disease
300297Analytical Chemistry 2
300553Molecules of Life: Synthesis and Reactivity
300144Object Oriented Analysis

Year 3

Autumn session

300546Drug Design and Synthesis
300537Advanced Chemical Analysis
100483Principles of Professional Communication 1
300581Programming Techniques

Spring session

300324Pharmacological Chemistry
300323Pathological Basis of Disease
300565Computer Networking

Choose one of:

300538Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
300475Molecular Pharmacokinetics

Year 4

Autumn session

300570Human-Computer Interaction
300095Computer Networks and Internets
300698Operating Systems Programming
300578Professional Development

Spring session

300104Database Design and Development
300583Web Systems Development
300699Discrete Structures and Complexity
300579Professional Experience

Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology - Human Bioscience Major

Year 1

Autumn session

300539Biodiversity
300554Principles of Chemistry
300580Programming Fundamentals
300752Introduction to Anatomy and Histology

Spring session

300543Cell Biology
300550Medicinal Chemistry
300700Statistical Decision Making
300753Introduction to Human Physiology

Year 2

Autumn session

300555Proteins and Genes
300751Anatomy of the Thorax and Abdomen
300582Technologies for Web Applications
300585Systems Analysis and Design

Spring session

300548Human Metabolism and Disease
300755The Appendicular Skeleton
300323Pathological Basis of Disease
300144Object Oriented Analysis

Year 3

Autumn session

300754Neuroanatomy
100483Principles of Professional Communication 1
300581Programming Techniques

And one unit from Schedule B

Spring session

300505Pharmacology
300565Computer Networking

And two units from Schedule B

Year 4

Autumn session

300570Human-Computer Interaction
300095Computer Networks and Internets
300698Operating Systems Programming
300578Professional Development

Spring session

300104Database Design and Development
300583Web Systems Development
300699Discrete Structures and Complexity
300579Professional Experience

Schedule B Units

300749Medical Microbiology
300307Analytical Microbiology
300750Anatomy of the Head and Neck
300321Microbiology 2
300549Human Molecular Biology
400138Pathophysiology 1
400267Pathophysiology 2

Choose one of:

300756Topics in Physiology
BC306AHuman Physiology 3.1


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