Course Level

Graduate Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Biomedical Science

The Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Biomedical Science is a one-year, part-time course that offers you the opportunity to upskill, reskill and retrain in biomedical science work. This course will equip you with core scientific knowledge and is a direct pathway into higher education courses in biomedical science, should you wish to continue studying. The course is designed to support your learning needs and develop your study skills. On completing the Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Biomedical Science, you'll be eligible to use the credits you've gained towards further study of a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or a Bachelor of Biomedical Science. You may also use the Undergraduate Certificate as a pathway for entry into a variety of other higher education courses. Credit may be granted for some or all of the subjects you successfully complete. If further study is your intention, be sure to check the requirements of your preferred undergraduate degree to determine how many credits you can transfer.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Casuarina

Part-time - 1 years

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CDU Online

Online/Off-campus - 1 years

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Structure

This 40-credit point course consists of four (4) core units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge and the necessary skills for successful university studies.

Entry requirements

  • Admission requirements are met by one of the following:
  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent).
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0. 5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 125 or higher.
  • Successful completion of a recognized tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.