I'm curious in the biomedical degree at monash (and especially developing an interest in biology)
Could I learn what the course will entail?
What is the course like? (workload, stress etc)
An approximate atar to get in?
What are the future career options that will arise from the completion of the degree?
Hello gameboy99,
Biomedical Scientists explore the main principles of how the human body works in an effort to find new ways to cure or treat disease. In the Monash Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree you will focus on five central themes: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Body Systems, Infection and Immunity, Disease and Society, and Diagnostic and Research Tools. These themes are interwoven in units throughout the course. See the Course Map for further illustration of the course structure over the 3 year program:
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-m2003.pdf In this course, you have 8 free elective subjects in addition to the core Biomedical Science units. Subsequently, contact hours/workload will depend on the individual subjects you choose to undertake. As a rough indication, you can expect approximately 20-24 contact/class hours per week not including self-study that you will complete out of class. In 2016, the clearly-in ATAR for this course 94.90. ATAR is indicative only and can move up or down each year depending on a number of factors such as demand for the course and the quality of applicants who apply. The course prerequisites in addition to English are Chemistry and one of Higher Level Mathematics or Physics (all Australian Year 12 equivalent).
Graduates of Biomedical Science can consider career opportunities in: Medical Research (e.g. CSIRO, Hospitals, Research Institutes), Postgraduate studies (e.g. PhD, Paramedics, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, etc.), Work in Industry e.g. Pharmaceutical Companies (Marketing or Sales), Product Testing, Biomedical Equipment Testing and Sales, etc.) to name just a few. Finally, if you are interested in the Graduate Entry Medicine at Monash, undertaking the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Monash will provide the best pathway option with at least 50 places being reserved in the course for Monash Biomedical Science graduates (as of 2017). See the Graduate Entry Medicine website for further information and updates and download the Graduate Entry Medicine FAQ’s document:
http://med.monash.edu.au/medicine/admissions/documents/grad-entry-medicine-faq-mar-2016.pdf