ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Domestic,International
Plan code:
AD012P24
Duration:
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
2 years full-time
Campus:
City Campus
CRICOS Code:
Program Structure
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)
AND - Six Science Program Option courses (72 credit points)
OR - Five Biomedicine Program Option courses (60 credit points) and 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.
- 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.
- 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 or University Elective.
- 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 Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Research Skills | 12 | BIOL2366 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Genetics and Microbiology | 12 | ONPS2429 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Medical Science | 12 | ONPS2430 | City Campus |
| Biochemical Principles | 12 | BIOL2363 | City Campus |
AND
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Year One Science Option
Complete four (4) Science Option courses.
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological Principles | 12 | BIOL2365 | City Campus |
| Chemistry | 12 | CHEM1256 | City Campus |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 12 | BIOL2361 | City Campus |
| Data Analysis (AD) | 12 | MATH2210 | City Campus |
OR
Year One Biomedicine Option
Complete four (4) Biomedicine Option courses.
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Biology 1 | 12 | BIOL2419 | City Campus |
| Human Biology 2 | 12 | BIOL2418 | City Campus |
| Foundations of Human Biosciences | 12 | BIOL2564 | City Campus |
| Introduction to Professional Health Practice | 12 | OHTH4258 | City Campus |
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AND
Year Two of Program
Complete the following six (6) core courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 12 | BIOL2364 | City Campus |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 12 | ONPS2431 | City Campus |
| Microbiology (AD) | 12 | BIOL2368 | City Campus |
| Applied Microbiology | 12 | BIOL2362 | City Campus |
| Professional Practice in Applied Science | 12 | ONPS2432 | City Campus |
| STEM for Sustainable Development | 12 | ONPS2702 | City Campus |
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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 Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Toolkit for Scientists | 12 | MATH2464 | City Campus |
| Cell Biology and Tissue Culture | 12 | ONPS2427 | City Campus |
OR
Year Two Biomedicine Option
If you selected the Biomedicine Option in Year One, complete the following one (1) Biomedicine Option course:
AND{Complete the following one (1) course:
ORSelect and Complete One (1) 12 credit point course from any undergraduate:University Elective }
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Health Perspectives | 12 | PUBH1432 | City Campus |
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histology | 12 | ONPS2298 | Bundoora Campus |
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