Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science(HBES)
Duration
3 Years
Fee
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Level
Bachelor
Next Intake
TBA
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Eligibility Requirements
They take into account your job history and educational accomplishments, along with your abilities and personal qualities (if applicable), when evaluating your application.
Candidates must fulfill the prerequisites listed below in order to be considered for this course. If you don't fit the requirements for admission, you might be able to get in by first finishing a relevant course or unit. This is referred to as a "pathway."
In order to graduate earlier, you might also qualify for course "credits," which are awarded in the form of one or more units toward your eligibility for comparable prior coursework or job experience.
Scholarship Opportunities
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Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science program offers a starting point for a career path that leads to additional specialized knowledge and abilities.
Graduates go on to pursue post-graduate studies in allied health courses or find success in professional settings in the fields of medicine, public health, and sports, including government, industry, and research.
Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science graduate:
may pursue additional coursework in clinical exercise science, sports science, teaching, biological science, dietetics, or other PhD programs.
will be prepared for health and fitness research and frequently decide to work for scientific, research, or athletic science companies.
Course Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:
96 credit points of First Year Core studies,
192 credit points of remaining Core studies.
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About the Course
This course integrates biomedical science and exercise science into a compelling new area of study in the environments of physical activity, sport, and health research.
This includes:
the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology.
biochemistry, biomechanics and kinesiology.
psychology.
how the structure and function of the body is influenced by exercise.
how it is impacted by disease.
You will learn to apply theoretical knowledge and analytical techniques to a range of practical and clinical scenarios including learning in industry, workplace and community settings. You will also gain experience and develop a solid foundation in designing research methodologies, and performing analytical research by participating in active research as a team member.
Victoria University is equipped with new medical research facilities at Sunshine Hospital, and exercise and sport science facilities at our Footscray Park campus.
The course is closely linked with:
The University’s Institute for Health and Sport (IHES)
Collaborative Research Network in partnership with the University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science (AIMSS).
This course provides a framework for the acquisition of further specialist knowledge and skills, enabling graduates to successfully enter professional settings within the health sector, including industry and research or pursue post-graduate studies in allied health courses.