Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Environmental Health
Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus
Australia,Victoria
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36 Months
Duration
CAD 40,800/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jul 2024
Apply Date
Australia, Victoria
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1974
Total Students: 60,000 +
Int. Students: 10,250 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125
Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Environmental Health
Program Overview
Develop an in-depth understanding of human biology with the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and graduate with the skills and experience to play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases at molecular, cellular and systems levels. Expertise in biology and the science behind disease puts you in a position to make a real difference. Explore early diagnosis, disease progression and prognosis, and the role of pharmaceutical science in the treatment of disease and improved health.
You can customise your degree by choosing from a broad range of specialisations, enabling you to learn more about what you love and become an expert in your field of interest. Graduate ready for your future career through wide-ranging practical experiences. You will get hands-on training in our world-class laboratories, testing your findings in real-life biomedical settings and gain industry experience with 80 to 160 hours of work placement.
You will build your fundamental knowledge of human biology and health and focus on one of six specialisations:
- Environmental health
- Infection and immunity
- Medical biotechnology
- Medical genomics
- Molecular life sciences
- Pharmaceutical science
Your chosen specialisation, along with three elective units and work placement experiences, enables you to tailor your degree to your unique passions and career aspirations., you will learn more about the biomedical science topics that matter to you, get more out of your qualification and enhance your employability once you graduate.
You will obtain crucial industry experience through 80 to 160 hours of work placement. Not only will you be getting hands-on with the latest tools and facilities, you will also develop valuable professional networks and experience firsthand what it’s like to be a biomedical scientist.
Major: Environmental Health
Environmental Health deals with many factors in our natural and built environment that affects human health. You will learn how microorganisms and toxic substances interact with biological systems and how this leads to clinical effects. Risks to healthy environments in urban, industrial, agricultural and/or natural settings will be evaluated using epidemiology, toxicology and statistics. You will also learn about risk assessment and risk management through policy, legislation, and integration of risk management with environmental management principles. This major is recommended for students interested in working in public health policy, environmental health and related areas.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 40,800 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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