2001 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide

Health and Human Services – Degrees
Biochemistry/Chemistry
Biomedical Sciences
Environmental Health
Health and Human Services – Degrees
Course title
Bachelor of Applied Science
(Biochemistry/Chemistry)
Duration
Four years full-time including one year of Industry
Based Learning (IBL).
An honours year is also available.
Location
Hawthorn.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian
Year 12 or its equivalent.
2001 VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – English,
one of Mathematical Methods, Specialist
Mathematics, or a study score of at least 30 in
Further Mathematics, and one of Chemistry or
Biology.
Application procedure
VTAC (first year) or direct application (second year
onwards).
VTAC code: 34601
2000 ENTER: 78.80
Course overview
Biochemistry is the study of the structures and
processes of living things based on the principles of
chemistry and biology. This course examines how
biochemical knowledge can be applied to a range
of industries and medical investigations. It
emphasises practical skills relating to the culturing
of microorganisms and the investigation of complex
molecules such as enzymes and DNA. It also
develops general skills such as computing,
management, team-work, and looks at the role of
chemistry in society, industry and the environment.
Major studies
Biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology,
biotechnology, chemical applications, computer
applications, mathematics, general business skills.
final year research project.
Career opportunities
Biochemists work in many areas, including medical
research, environmental research, clinical
biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, food
production, agricultural biochemistry, beverage
production, fermentation technology,
pharmaceutical production, biomolecular research,
protein engineering, wine science, waste treatment,
biodegradation and bioremediation.
Professional recognition
Membership of the Royal Australian Chemical
Institute, the Australian Society for Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology, the Australian Biotechnology
Association and the Australian Society for
Microbiology.
Information sessions
Sunday 27 August between 11.00am and 3.00pm
and Wednesday 13 December between 4.00pm and
8.00pm. Attendance at one of these sessions is
recommended.
Course title
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Sciences)
Duration
Three years full-time.
An optional and additional year of Industry Based
Learning (IBL), and an honours year is also
available.
Location
Hawthorn.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian
Year 12 or its equivalent.
2001 VCE prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – English,
Physics and Mathematical Methods or Specialist
Mathematics.
Application procedure
VTAC (first year) or direct application (second year
onwards).
VTAC code: 34681
2000 ENTER: Individual offer.
Course overview
This course covers specialist theoretical and
practical study of the functional aspects of the
human body plus study of the modern
instrumentation and technology required in clinical
care and other monitoring environments.
Major studies
Medical biophysics, cell function, cardiology,
respiratory technology, neuroscience, electronics,
biomedical and scientific instrumentation and
monitoring systems, medical imaging, physics,
physiological modelling, emerging medical
technologies, sensory systems, respiratory and
renal biophysics.
Career opportunities
This course enjoys an extremely high graduate
employment rate in the health care sector, medical
equipment companies and sports medicine area.
Hospital careers include intensive care support,
medical technologists positions in cardiovascular ,
respiratory and neurological medicine, biomedical
engineering.
Professional recognition
Membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.
Information sessions
Sunday 27 August between 11.00am and 3.00pm
and Wednesday 13 December between 4.00pm and
8.00pm. Attendance at one of these sessions is
recommended.
Further information
School of Biophysical Sciences and
Electrical Engineering
Tel: (03) 9214 8859
Email: lyoung@swin.edu.au
Website: www.swin.edu.au/bioscieleceng/
Course title
Bachelor of Health Science
(Environmental Health Management)
Duration
Four years full-time including one year of Industry
Based Learning (IBL).
Location
Hawthorn.
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian
Year 12 or its equivalent.
2001 VCE Prerequisites: Units 3 and 4 – English,
one of Mathematical Methods or Specialist
Mathematics, or a study score of at least 30 in
Further Mathematics, and one of Chemistry, Biology
or Physics.
Application procedure
VTAC (first year) or direct application (second year
onwards).
VTAC code: 34051
2000 ENTER: Individual offer.
Course overview
This course is the only accredited course in Victoria
for students seeking a career as an environmental
health officer. Students study science, engineering
and humanities subjects and develop a wide range
of biological, technological, legal and administrative
skills including planning, designing and
implementing programs in community health,
environmental protection, food safety, risk analysis
and occupational health and safety.
Major studies
Food safety, infection control, pollution
management, food and environment law, health
promotion, risk assessment, water science.
Career opportunities
Employment with commonwealth, state and local
government authorities, food and waste
management industries and private consultancies.
Graduates may also work with overseas aid
agencies in places such as Rwanda, Somalia,
Vietnam and Iraq.
Professional recognition
Membership of the Australian Institute of
Environmental Health.
Information sessions
Sunday 27 August between 11.00am and 3.00pm
and Wednesday 13 December between 4.00pm and
8.00pm. Attendance at one of these sessions is
recommended.
Further information
School of Engineering and Science
Tel: (03) 9214 8372
Email: engsci@swin.edu.au
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Further information
School of Engineering and Science
Tel: (03) 9214 8372
Email: engsci@swin.edu.au