Associate Degree in Applied Science - Plan AD012P24

Associate Degree in Applied Science - Plan AD012P24

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Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

ATAR 40.30*

Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Part-time 4 years
Fees:

Commonwealth supported places

Next intake:
February
Location:
Melbourne City
Learning mode:
On campus
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 2 years
Fees:

AU$33,600 (2024 annual)

Next intake:
February
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 113597D

To graduate you must complete the following: All courses listed may not be available each semester.

To graduate you must complete a total of 192 Credit Points (Sixteen 12-Credit Point courses) as follows:

  • Nine core courses (108 credit points)
  • One STEM College Future Technology Skills course (12 credit points)
  • Six Program Option courses (72 credit points)
  • One university elective (12 credit points)

Choose one of the two Program Options: Science or Biomedicine. Once you choose one of these Program Options, you must complete courses from that same Option in both Years 1 and 2.

  • Students wishing to articulate into BP350 Bachelor of Science must choose the Science Option and complete the ONPS2702 STEM for Sustainable Development. 
  • To articulate into BH129 Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine (Honours) with 156 credit points of exemptions, students must choose the Biomedicine Option and complete ONPS2298 Histology and complete the ONPS2702 STEM for Sustainable Development.
  • To articulate into BP231 Bachelor of Biomedical Science with 120 credit points of exemptions or BP311 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science with 108 credit points of exemptions, students must choose the Biomedicine Option and complete either ONPS2298 Histology BIOL2525/BIOL2526 Foundations of Digital Health or University Elective.
  • To articulate into BH102P24 Bachelor of Pharmacy students must choose the Biomedicine option for 96 credit points of exemptions and must complete BIOL2525/BIOL2526 Foundations of Digital Health, PHAR1035 Essentials of Pharmacy Practice and CHEM1256 Chemistry.
  • Students who choose the Biomedical Option and complete University Elective can articulate into BH129, BP231 or BP311 but may receive fewer credit exemptions.
Year One of Program
Complete the following four (4) core courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Scientific Research Skills12BIOL2366City Campus
Introduction to Genetics and Microbiology12ONPS2429City Campus
Introduction to Medical Science12ONPS2430City Campus
Biochemical Principles12BIOL2363City Campus
AND
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Year One Science Option
Complete four (4) Science Option courses.
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Biological Principles12BIOL2365City Campus
Chemistry12CHEM1256City Campus
Anatomy and Physiology12BIOL2361City Campus
Data Analysis (AD)12MATH2210City Campus
OR
Year One Biomedicine Option
Complete four (4) Biomedicine Option courses.
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Human Biology 112BIOL2419City Campus
Human Biology 212BIOL2418City Campus
Foundations of Human Biosciences12BIOL2564City Campus
Introduction to Professional Health Practice12OHTH4258City Campus
)
AND
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Five (5) core courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Biochemistry12BIOL2364City Campus
Molecular Biology and Genetics12ONPS2431City Campus
Microbiology (AD)12BIOL2368City Campus
Applied Microbiology12BIOL2362City Campus
Professional Practice in Applied Science12ONPS2432City Campus
ANDSelect and Complete One (1) of the following STEM College Future Technology Skills Courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
STEM for Sustainable Development12ONPS2702City Campus
ONPS2749Bundoora Campus
Foundations in Digital Health12BIOL2525City Campus
BIOL2566Bundoora Campus
AND
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Year Two Science Option
If you selected the Science Option in Year One, complete the following two (2) Science Option courses:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Mathematics Toolkit for Scientists12MATH2464City Campus
Cell Biology and Tissue Culture12ONPS2427City Campus
OR
Year Two Biomedicine Option
If you selected the Biomedicine Option in Year One, complete the following one (1) Biomedicine Option course:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Indigenous Health Perspectives12PUBH1432City Campus
AND{Complete the following one (1) course:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Histology12ONPS2298Bundoora Campus
ORComplete the following one (1) course:
Course TitleCredit PointsCourse CodeCampus
Essentials of Pharmacy Practice12PHAR1035Bundoora Campus
ORSelect and Complete One (1) 12 credit point course from any undergraduate:University Elective
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