C10353v2 Bachelor of Biomedical Physics Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation
Award(s): Bachelor of Biomedical Physics (BBiomedPhys)Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCIInn)
UAC code: 609600 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 088065M
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Biomedical Physics is a multidisciplinary degree that combines biomedical science with physics applications. Some of the most challenging and rewarding applications of physics are in the area of biomedical physics. There is a broad range of applications for biomedical physics in areas such as radiation oncology, medical imaging and radiation safety. Knowledge of biomedical physics can be applied to instrument development, from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to simple glucose monitors or therapeutic agents based on nanoparticles.
This course provides students with skills and expertise that equip them to participate in the rapidly growing area at the interface between physics and biomedicine. Students gain advanced experimental, analytical and computational skills as well as an understanding of how the body works at a cellular and organ level. Students explore the biomedical applications of physics, ranging from the use of nanoparticles as diagnostic and therapeutic agents to medical imaging and diagnostic instrumentation.
Taking a transdisciplinary approach, Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.
By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own, across and between other disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate across a rapidly accelerating world of change.
Career options
Career options include positions in radiation oncology, medical imaging, radiation safety, imaging technology and the medical instrumentation industry. The course also provides a pathway to postgraduate programs in medicine or medical physics.
By being creative thinkers, initiators of new ideas, scenario planners, global strategists, open network designers or sustainable futures innovators within their chosen field of study, graduates maximise the potential of their chosen profession, making them highly sought after graduates with the ability to identify and develop solutions to some of the most complex issues that face their disciplines and society.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Demonstrate knowledge in core physics/nanotechnology areas, such as mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, solid state physics, and quantum mechanics and in core biological and human physiology areas. |
| 1.2 | Demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge in specialist areas, such as electron microscopy, electronics, and nanotechnology. |
| 1.3 | Demonstrate knowledge of advanced mathematical techniques required to solve physics problems expressed, for example, in the form of differential equations. |
| 1.4 | Demonstrate knowledge of chemical principles and techniques relevant to physics problems, for example, in surface physics. |
| 1.5 | Understand how disease can arise and disrupt normal physiological function. |
| 1.6 | Gain specialist knowledge and skills in the laboratory diagnosis of disease. |
| 1.7 | Understand experimental design and data analysis techniques especially in relation to biological models. |
| 1.8 | Develop hands-on laboratory skills using modern equipment and IT facilities. |
| 2.1 | Tackle the challenge of real-world problems by identifying the underlying physics and biology and critically evaluating different approaches. |
| 2.2 | Gather, synthesise and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources, be they peer-reviewed biomedical/medical physics/physics/nanotechnology journals or other sources. |
| 2.3 | Demonstrate analytical thinking when planning experiments and testing hypotheses. |
| 2.4 | Identify, scope and investigate problems and make logical deductions from the evidence. |
| 2.5 | Become adept at data collection, and literature and database searches. |
| 3.1 | Predict analytically the behaviour of a physical/biological system, specifying underlying assumptions. |
| 3.2 | Predict numerically the behaviour of the physical/biological system using computer simulation. |
| 3.3 | Design, construct and implement an experimental setup to probe a physical/biological system. |
| 3.4 | Determine and interpret uncertainties arising in experimental investigations. |
| 3.5 | Exhibit competence in using scientific tools to display, process and analyse data, from oscilloscopes to spectrometers to electron microscopes. |
| 3.6 | Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a scientific team, whether in a laboratory team or a project team. |
| 3.7 | Operate with knowledge, rigour and objectivity in an ethical, cooperative and honest fashion to creatively and methodically address biomedical questions. |
| 3.8 | Develop the ability to perform the duties of one's profession to an acceptable quality, including the development of up-to-date technical skills. |
| 4.1 | Evaluate the veracity of information obtained from a variety of sources and incorporate theses into learning processes, for example, engage a scientific framework to examine statements appearing in the public arena. |
| 4.2 | Become a lifelong learner and acquire the tools and aptitudes that allow you to adapt to change. |
| 4.3 | Interrogate a variety of different databases and information sources. |
| 5.1 | Appreciate the impact of physics and nanotechnology on the issues faced by the society, particularly in the area of biomedicine. |
| 5.2 | Understand both the beneficial and the deleterious consequences of scientific work. |
| 5.3 | Develop an ethical approach to professional practice, whether in the industry, or in research. |
| 5.4 | Participate in community dialogues on health and scientific issues. |
| 6.1 | Demonstrate the skills of scientific record keeping, particularly in the physics laboratory. |
| 6.2 | Construct a professional report on a physics investigation, with appropriate acknowledgement of sources, demonstrating appropriate graphical literacy and scientifically rigorous interpretation of results, for example, in extended laboratory reports. |
| 6.3 | Prepare and deliver an appropriate physics/nanotechnology/biomedicine professional presentation to different audiences using a variety of media, with opportunities to develop the requisite skills in writing, reading speaking and listening. |
| 6.4 | Write and speak knowledgeably on biomedical science in both lay and professional settings. |
| 6.5 | Develop confidence and skills in communicating biomedical science, to a variety of audiences, including graphical literacy and report writing. |
| 7.1 | Develop initiative and innovative thinking through creative problem-solving, using analytical, computational or experimental approaches. |
| 7.2 | Identify opportunities in the rapidly-evolving biomedical sciences sector. |
| 7.3 | Show initiative and creativity, both theoretical and practical, in designing experiments or lab protocols. |
| CII.1.1 | Identify and represent the components and processes within complex systems and organise them within frameworks of relationships |
| CII.1.2 | Select, apply and evaluate various techniques and technologies for investigating and interpreting complex systems |
| CII.1.3 | Discern common qualities of complex systems and model their behaviour |
| CII.1.4 | Generate insights from the creative translation of models and patterns across different systems |
| CII.2.1 | Recognise the nature of open, complex, dynamic and networked problems |
| CII.2.2 | Explore the relevance of patterns, frameworks, approaches and methods from different disciplines, professional practices or fields of inquiry for gaining insights into particular problems, proposals, practices, contexts and systems |
| CII.2.3 | Analyse problem situations or contexts from multiple disciplinary or personal perspectives and integrate findings in creative and useful ways |
| CII.2.4 | Test the value of different patterns, frameworks and methods for exploring and addressing complex challenges |
| CII.2.5 | Interrogate and generate ways to create value and evaluate outcomes |
| CII.2.6 | Examine, articulate and appreciate the speculative or actual value of outcomes for different stakeholders, communities or cultures over time |
| CII.3.1 | Communicate, explore, network and negotiate in ways that are inclusive of and mine for ideas from diverse disciplines |
| CII.3.2 | Design, develop and apply appropriate team-based decision making frameworks and participate collaboratively in teams according to proposed intentions |
| CII.3.3 | Use a range of appropriate media, tools, techniques and methods creatively and critically in multi-disciplinary teams to discover, investigate, design, produce and communicate ideas or artefacts |
| CII.3.4 | Articulate often-complex ideas simply, succinctly and persuasively to a diverse team or audience |
| CII.3.5 | Create environments to support inspiration and reflexivity so that inter- and trans-disciplinary practices can develop and thrive |
| CII.3.6 | Recognise problems, challenges and opportunities that require transdisciplinary practices and assemble relevant teams to begin dealing with those problems, challenges and opportunities |
| CII.4.1 | Identify significant issues, challenges or opportunities and assess potential to act creatively on them |
| CII.4.2 | Work within different community, organisational or cultural contexts to design and develop ideas, strategies and practices for betterment |
| CII.4.3 | Make decisions that recognise the humanity of others by engaging ethically and with sensitivity to the values of particular groups, communities, organisations or cultures |
| CII.4.4 | Take a leadership role in identifying and working to address community, organisational or cultural issues, challenges and opportunities through innovation |
| CII.5.1 | Imagine and design initiatives within existing organisational structures (intrapreneurship) or by building a new context (entrepreneurship) |
| CII.5.2 | Explore and articulate the transformation required to create and implement innovation, with sensitivity to the creative destruction that this requires |
| CII.5.3 | Identify required capabilities for realising an idea and create a venture team to achieve the aspirations of a particular innovation |
| CII.5.4 | Communicate confidently and with diplomacy to influence essential stakeholders or decision makers and to achieve impact |
Key
CII = Creative Intelligence and Innovation course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Course duration and attendance
Students can complete the course in four years of full-time study. Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week on campus. Students may also be able to complete the course part time, usually at the rate of two subjects a session (a 50 per cent load), taking eight years to complete. Part-time students are required to attend some classes in daytime hours.
Course structure
Students must complete 240 credit points. The Biomedical Physics component consists of 144 credit points, made up of 120 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
The Creative Intelligence and Innovation component comprises 96 credit points. The subjects are undertaken in accelerated form within July and Summer sessions during the first three years of study, and through one full year of study after completion of the professional degree. The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.
Industrial training/professional practice
In the final year of the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation, students can undertake between 6 and 12 credit points of internship (work experience) that relates to innovation within their research, career development or core degree specialisations. For students undertaking 12 credit points of internship, international internships may be negotiated.
This course involves significant industry engagement as part of the learning process. Students may be required to relinquish intellectual property when they opt in to certain industry-related experiences, particularly relating to internships and capstone projects.
Course completion requirements
| STM91012 Core subjects (Biomedical Physics) | 144cp | |
| STM90839 Core subjects (Creative Intelligence and Innovation) | 96cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course program
A typical full-time program is shown below.
| Autumn commencing | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 60001 Principles of Scientific Practice | 6cp | |
| 65111 Chemistry 1 | 6cp | |
| 33190 Mathematical Modelling for Science | 6cp | |
| 68101 Foundations of Physics | 6cp | |
| July session | ||
| 81511 Problems to Possibilities | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 65212 Chemistry 2 | 6cp | |
| 33290 Statistics and Mathematics for Science | 6cp | |
| 91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology | 6cp | |
| 68201 Physics in Action | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 81512 Creative Practice and Methods | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 33360 Mathematics for Physical Science | 6cp | |
| 68316 Applied Electronics and Interfacing | 6cp | |
| 68203 Biomedical Physics Methodology | 6cp | |
| 91161 Cell Biology and Genetics | 6cp | |
| July session | ||
| 81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 68315 Imaging Science | 6cp | |
| 68413 Quantum Physics | 6cp | |
| 91140 Bionanotechnology | 6cp | |
| 91239 Human Pathophysiology | 6cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 81514 Creativity and Complexity | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 68606 Solid-state Science and Nanodevices | 6cp | |
| 68202 Medical Imaging Technology | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| July session | ||
| 81515 Leading Innovation | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 68204 Biomedical Physics Project | 6cp | |
| 68205 Advanced Medical Device Technology | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship | 8cp | |
| 81522 Innovation Internship A | 6cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 81521 Envisioning Futures | 6cp | |
| 81531 Industry Innovation Project | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 81524 Professional Practice at the Cutting Edge | 6cp | |
| 81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone | 12cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 81525 Innovation Internship B | 6cp | |
| 81523 Speculative Start-up | 6cp | |
| 81528 New Knowledge-making Lab | 6cp | |
Other information
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