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Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Medical Genomics Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus, Australia

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AUD 40800

Tuition Fee (AUD)

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 Free

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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65%

Min GPA

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.

Major: Medical Genomics
The Medical Genomics major will examine core genomics areas, including medical and human genomics, comparative genomics, microbial and forensic genomics, biotechnology (drug discovery) and phylogenomics. You will gain a sound understanding of associated methodologies including Next Generation Sequencing, high throughput genotyping, metagenomics, small RNA and transcriptome analysis. You will acquire quantitative and bioinformatics skills required for genomics research and big data analysis and will apply the bioinformatics concepts and methods, programs and pipelines required to support contemporary genomics research and big data analysis and interpretation. The impact of personalised medicine and ethical and social issues related to the use of genomics in the context of human health and diversity, biomedical research and biotechnology will also be discussed.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 3

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2024

Closed

Mar 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate

    6 IELTS Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    40800

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    24500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Deakin University Scholarships and Bursaries

    Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India to support their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.

    Deakin University offers a bursary of 20% and a scholarship of 25% based on academic merit as outlined in the table below. They are offered upon the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter, available for the normal duration of the course.

    SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
    UG COURSES PG COURSES
    Deakin India Bursary 20% Tuition Fee Waiver CBSE/ICSE/State Board 70 to 79.9% -
    GCSE/A Level 8 to 9.9 -
    IB Diploma 27 to 31.9 -
    Bachelor Degree - 55% to 74.9%
    Deakin India Merit Scholarship
    25% Tuition Fee Waiver
    CBSE/ICSE/State Board 80% & above -
    GCSE/A Level 10 & above -
    IB Diploma 32 & above -
    Bachelor Degree - 75% & above

    This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.


    The bursaries and scholarship are

    • Offered for studies in any program at undergraduate or postgraduate level
    • Offered for enrolment in any intake in the year and across all campuses at Deakin University in Australia


    Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2024 (India)


    Turn your dream into a reality with a 100% scholarship

    • The Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2024 is an initiative of Deakin University to reward students with meritorious academic background and excellent co-curricular achievements.


    The 100% Scholarhsips are available for

    • Undergraduate or postgraduate courses, for entire duration of the program
    • Those who dream of giving back to the community


    Academic Eligibility Criteria

    • 85% Overall in Year 12 Scores of CBSE/ICSE/State Board;OR
    • 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/A Level; OR
    • 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
    • 80% overall in an undergraduate degree

    This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.

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