1. Trisha Jenkins Discipline Leader - Human Biosciences
— Biomedical Science: Creating the next generation of human bio-scientists
Trisha Jenkins
Discipline Leader - Human Biosciences

2. Biomedical science is at the forefront of our understanding of how the body functions, and malfunctions, and how to deal with it.

3. Biomedical Science BP231
Allows the student to develop and challenge their interests and strengths
Biochemistry
Physiology
Cell science
Human anatomy
Histology, Microbiology or Immunology
Pharmacology
Where do our students work?
Postgraduate research degrees (Honours, Masters, PhD)
Entry into postgraduate medicine and other healthcare programs
Teaching (+ Dip. Education)
Government health authorities
Genetic testing

4. Laboratory Medicine BP147
Laboratory medical scientists investigate, diagnose and monitor the treatment of disease
Clinical biochemistry
Haematology
Blood transfusion
Molecular science
Microbiology
Histopathology & Cytopathology
Professional practice placements Semester 2, third year and Semester 1, fourth year
Where do our students work?
Pathology services
Medical laboratory
Research laboratory
Pharmaceutical Industry

5. Pharmaceutical Sciences BP311/BH121
The science and business of developing new medicines
Combines knowledge about the human body, chemistry and the action of drugs
Students learn how drugs are used to treat diseases along with drug discovery, clinical trials and regulation of medicines
Professional placement Honours year
Where do our students work?
Pharmaceutical Industry
Clinical Research organizations
Universities
Hospitals
VIFM, RACS

6. Student characteristics
Students should be interested in science:
biology – particularly human biology
chemistry – our body is full of chemicals
diseases and treatments
They may have a practical interest in hands-on lab work
They want to help people - our degrees will lead students to a career where they can be actively involved in improving Australia’s health

7. — Questions?