Biomedical sciences
Fast Facts
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Biomedical Sciences is the study of anatomy and physiology combined with technology.
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It investigates such diverse areas as the cardiovascular system, renal and respiratory biophysics, monitoring, biomedical electronics, physics, mathematics and neuroscience.
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In the past five years, 100% of Swinburne biomedical science graduates have obtained employment within six months of graduating.
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Students may study a stand-alone Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences) or combine their Science degree with a Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics & Computer Systems).
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Three years full-time study for a single degree or five years full-time study for a double degree at Hawthorn Campus.
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Further study options in Honours.
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Entry Requirements are described in course links below.
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Application through VTAC.
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Opportunities to study overseas as part of your degree program.
About Biomedical Sciences at Swinburne
Biomedical Sciences is a specific degree for students seeking to couple theoretical learning with extensive practical experience. Students study physiology, biophysics, electronics, mathematics and physics, and gain skills in various aspects of physiological recording, signal analysis and technology used in advanced medical imaging, such as lung function, brain activity and intensive care instrumentation.
Courses
These links will take you to Swinburne Course Finder.
Career Opportunities
Biomedical scientists work in high-technology areas that explore many of the most sophisticated techniques used today in biomedical disciplines. Biomedical Sciences graduates find employment in areas such as:
Medical technology, electronics and imaging
Biomedical computer engineering
Biomedical sales / service / research / development and education
Sports science and physiology
Medical and scientific research
Hospital science
Biomedical instrumentation
Human factors research.
Research
- The Brain Sciences Institute has adopted a multidisciplinary research strategy combining functional neuroimaging techniques such as high-spatial resolution brain electrical recording and functional magnetic resonance imaging with the disciplines of neuropharmacology,neuropsychology , neuropsychiatry and psychophysiology.
- The Sensory Neuroscience Laboratory undertakes research into a variety of sensory-related aspects of physiological performance.
Industry Based Learning in Biomedical Sciences (IBL)
Swinburne's Biomedical Sciences courses include an optional Industry-Based Learning (IBL) year in which you may be placed in paid, supervised employment as part of your degree. IBL gives you practical experiences and a proven advantage in the job market.
More about IBL
Brochures
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More Information
Our Administration Officers can assist with course information and referral to Biomedical Sciences staff .
International Student Enquiries:
Swinburne International
Tel: +61 3 8676 7002
Fax: +61 3 9818 3648
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au
