Course Catalogue

Undergraduate Certificate Introduction to Biomedical Science (NBIOS1)

2026

Course Structure

This 40-credit point course consists of four (4) core units. This course consists of a combination of introductory and first-year degree subjects, designed to help you develop core knowledge and the necessary skills for successful university studies.

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.

Unit type	Credit Points	Specific requirements
Core (3 units)	30cp	Compulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below. SBI161* Anatomy and Physiology 1 (replaces SBI171 and SBI172 from 2025 - see additional information below) SBI162* Anatomy and Physiology 2 (replaces SBI171 and SBI172 from 2025 - see additional information below) SBI150 Cellular Biology The following units are no longer offered SBI190 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals OR SBI182 Microbiology
General Elective (1 unit)	10cp	General elective totalling 10 credit points. Students may choose an undergraduate unit from any available at the university, including units from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. For those commencing their tertiary studies a suggested general elective unit is: LAL100 Language, Literacy, and Sustainability
	40cp	Total Credit Points

Course changes - 2025

SBI171 Anatomy and Physiology 1 and SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2 have been replaced by SBI161 and SBI162 from Semester 1 2025.

Students who have completed BOTH SBI171 and SBI172 prior to 2025 do not need to complete SBI161 or SBI162.
Students who have NOT completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025 should complete the two new units SBI161 and SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI171 only (and not SBI172) should complete SBI172 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI162.
Students who have completed SBI172 only (and not SBI171) should complete SBI171 in 2025. Students should NOT complete the new unit SBI161.

SBI171 and SBI172 will be offered for a final time in 2025 but will only be available to students who have completed either SBI171 or SBI172 prior to 2025.

SBI190 and SBI182 are no longer offered as part of this. Students who have completed either SBI190 OR SBI182 can use this unit as the General Elective.

Course Changes - 2024
SBI182 Microbiology added as an alternative core unit for SBI190.

Course Changes - 2022
MLS101 Heamatology 1 has been replaced by SBI172 Anatomy and Physiology 2.
SBI182 Microbiology and Immunology has been replaced by SBI190 Microbiology for Healthcare Professionals

Further Assistance

For further assistance please contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (freecall) or student.central@cdu.edu.au. Student Central staff will assist you with applying for or enrolling in a course and provide assistance with timetables, fees, HELP (Higher Education Loan Program), external materials, enrolment changes and many other issues.

Unit Catalogue - provides general information about each unit including a brief description, the semester and mode offered as well as the fees for Commonwealth Supported places.
Timetables - provides information about individual class times for units offered internally. Timetables for the following academic year are published early in December each year.
Bookshop - if text books have been prescribed, recommended or ordered for units in this course, details are available by unit code through the Casuarina Campus Bookshop.