Foundation Studies Program Standard (Science), Leading to Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science - Microbiology and Immunology Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College - Adelaide Campus, Australia

Foundation Studies Program Standard
Our Foundation Studies Program provides you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, medicine, nursing and much more at the University of Adelaide. If your qualifications need a boost, we are here for you!

Program Benefits

• For students studying in Adelaide, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.
• For students studying in Melbourne, after completing your Foundation Studies Program, you will continue your pathway studies as a University of Adelaide College student undertaking a Degree Transfer Program.
• We will ensure that you understand all the additional entry requirements for dentistry, oral health, medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and veterinary science.
• The University will issue you a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.
• You will be flexible in studying a standard (34 teaching weeks) or accelerated (31 teaching weeks) Foundation Studies Program. In addition to weekly class attendance, students are also expected to complete 20-25 hours per week of independent learning.

Leading to: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
Do you have an interest in medical biology and human health? Are you keen to discover more about human disease, from its cause and diagnosis through to novel treatments and cures?

Biomedical scientists are vitally important. They advance world-changing discoveries to improve the health and quality of people’s lives.

What will you do?
Our Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) gives you the knowledge and skills to access an emerging global sector. You will:

• Learn the skills to drive the future of healthcare, from vaccine discovery to disease prevention
• Gain real-world practical insights from industry lecturers and placements
• Study how the body works and what happens when it fails
• Explore how to stop deadly outbreaks of disease and create life-saving vaccinations
• Build a vast knowledge base from simple molecules to whole organisms
• Learn directly from active world-class biomedical researchers and educators.

Major: Microbiology and Immunology
Microbiology is the study of bacteria, viruses and parasites. These micro-organisms contribute to suffering and death on a worldwide scale, but they are also essential for our health and well-being and form the cornerstone of modern biotechnology. Immunology is the study of the immune system. The mammalian immune system is an incredibly complex network of cells, tissues and organs that protects us from disease-causing micro-organisms, but is also capable of causing disease. The interaction between micro-organisms and the immune system is key to maintaining a healthy life.

By studying a major in microbiology and immunology you will learn from world-class researchers who are experts in their field as you:

• Gain insights into the molecular mechanisms by which micro-organisms interact with host cells to cause disease.
• Learn how the mammalian immune system works and gain insights into how it can be harnessed to control a number of diseases including autoimmune diseases and cancer.
• Understand the immune response to infection and how this can impact vaccine and drug design, therapeutic interventions and the outcome of infection.
• Are exposed to cutting edge technologies such as, advanced microscopy, gene editing and novel models to study infectious disease.
• Gain practical laboratory experience in microbiology and immunology that will prepare you for a career in science.