Description of Course
Gain the skills to expand and apply your knowledge of human biology and health, with an emphasis on causes, diagnosis and treatment of disease at the molecular, cellular and system levels. Deakin’s biomedical science degree program provides students with career opportunities in a range of health-related industries including medical research, genetic engineering, the pharmaceutical industry and laboratory technology.
Entry Requirements
• 9 points in Sri Lankan National A/Levels • 6 points in UK A/Levels* *To calculate A/L (UK) points: A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1 To calculate A/L (Sri Lanka) points: A*/A=5, B=4, C=3, S=2 Or If the above grades are not obtained, the student is required to complete the Deakin Foundation Programme.
Course Content
Year 1
SLE133 Chemistry in Our World
SLE115 Essential Skills in Bioscience
SIT191 Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
SLE111 Cells and Genes
SEP122 Physics for Life Sciences
SLE132 Biology: Form and Function
SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences
SLE103 Ecology and the Environment
For Year 2 and Year 3 subjects, refer to www.deakin.edu.au