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<p>An arts degree is the ideal preparation for today's fast-changing world. You'll develop specific skills for your chosen career, along with research, writing and communication expertise, which are essential in a broad range of work environments.</p>
<p>Turn your passion into your career by selecting units of personal interest. Bachelor of Arts students complete one or two majors, which will be listed on your qualification. VU specialises in these areas, with expert lecturers and current course content:</p>
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<li>Communication Studies</li>
<li>Digital Media</li>
<li>History</li>
<li>Literary Studies</li>
<li>Psychology</li>
<li>Sociology</li>
<li>Visual Art</li>
<li>Writing.</li>
</ul>
<p>This course offers maximum flexibility if you are undecided about career choice. It lets you combine units from different areas to create a base of knowledge that you can to draw on when applying for work in various fields.</p>
<p>Our Bachelor of Arts is distinctive for its focus on academic disciplines that are engaged with the workplace and community. You'll benefit from our strong network of community and industry partners, and practical and workplace learning.</p>
<p>We have a dedicated discipline minor Aboriginal Yulendj (Knowledge) and Community that will give you knowledge needed for working with Aboriginal communities.</p>
<p>Opportunities for applied learning include:</p>
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<li>digital media labs</li>
<li>psychology labs</li>
<li>studio spaces (music, TV and radio).</li>
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<h3>Entry requirements</h3>
<p>Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).<br />OR:<br />Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).<br />PLUS:<br />IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).<br />OR:<br />Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.</p>
<p>Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;50-57</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;67</li>
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<p>Our BA provides a strong foundation for a range of exciting careers in the humanities, creative arts and social sciences. Your skills in communication, research, critical analysis and teamwork will be highly sought after, and are transferable to almost any workplace. You may choose to do further study, as many professional careers are best served by graduates with a generalist first degree.</p>
<p>You'll be prepared for a wide range of roles in government or the public service, community and non-government organisations, business, education and media.</p>
<p>VU Bachelor of Arts graduates often go on to work in the following areas:</p>
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<li>journalism, writing or strategic communications</li>
<li>teaching (a popular choice following completion of a Masters of Teaching)</li>
<li>creative arts administration</li>
<li>public service and policy work</li>
<li>community sector</li>
<li>creative arts</li>
<li>software development</li>
<li>corporate management.</li>
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An arts degree is the ideal preparation for today's fast-changing world.

Bachelor of Arts

<p class="paragraph--lead">Victoria University (VU) is the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/university-profile/university-of-the-west">university of the west</a>.</p>
<p class="paragraph--lead">Victoria University achieved university status in 1991, but our preceding institutions date back to 1916. We are one of Australia&rsquo;s few dual-sector universities. Today, we have over 40,000 enrolled higher education, and vocational education and training students studying on our campuses.</p>
<p class="paragraph--lead">VU has received the following rankings:</p>
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<li class="paragraph--lead"><a href="https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/news/vu-ranked-in-worlds-top-400-universities">ranked in the world&rsquo;s top 2%</a>&nbsp;(<em>Times Higher Education &ndash; THE</em><span>&nbsp;</span>&ndash; World University Rankings 2018, 2019 and 2020)</li>
<li class="paragraph--lead">ranked 45 in the world&rsquo;s top universities aged under 50&nbsp;(<em>THE</em><span>&nbsp;</span>Young University Rankings 2019).&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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<p class="paragraph--lead">As one of 39 public universities in Australia, graduates can be assured their qualification from VU is being awarded from a university operating in a world-class education system.</p>
<p class="paragraph--lead">Being a dual-sector university means that our students can easily pathway from vocational education to higher education - such as from a certificate or diploma course through to an undergraduate degree or even a postgraduate qualification by coursework or research.</p>

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Victoria University achieved university status in 1991, but our preceding institutions date back to 1916. We are one of Australia’s few dual-sector universities. Today, we have over 40,000 enrolled higher education, and vocational education and training students studying on our campuses.

Victoria University

<p><span>Victoria is a state in southeast Australia. It encompasses mountains, national parks, wineries and surfing beaches. Melbourne, the state capital, has a warren of 19th-century &lsquo;laneways&rsquo;, and a central arts precinct. The Great Ocean Road follows the coast west to Port Campbell National Park, where the Twelve Apostles are limestone stacks on the edge of the ocean.</span><span><span class="eHaQD">&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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<p>It 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:</p>
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<li>the fundamentals of&nbsp;anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology</li>
<li>biochemistry, biomechanics and kinesiology</li>
<li>psychology</li>
<li>how the structure and function of the body is influenced by exercise&nbsp;</li>
<li>how it is impacted by disease.</li>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Victoria University is equipped with new medical research facilities at Sunshine Hospital, and exercise and sport science facilities at our Footscray Park campus.</p>
<p>The course is closely linked with:</p>
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<li>The University's Institute for Health and Sport (IHES)</li>
<li>Collaborative Research Network in partnership with the University of Melbourne and the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science<span>&nbsp;(external link)</span><span>&nbsp;</span>(AIMSS).</li>
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<p>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.</p>
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<h3>Entry requirements</h3>
<p>Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).<br />AND:<br />A study score of at least 20 in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health &amp; Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education.<br />OR:<br />Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).<br />PLUS:<br />IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).<br />OR:<br />Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.</p>
<p>Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.</p>
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<h3>English Requirements</h3>
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<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;50-57</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;67</li>
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<p>The Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science course provides a platform for a pathway to pursue further specialist knowledge and skills.</p>
<p>Graduates successfully enter professional settings within the medical, public health and sporting sectors, including government, industry and research sectors, or pursue post-graduate studies in allied health courses.</p>
<p>Graduate of the&nbsp;Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science:</p>
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<li>may undertake further study in the fields of clinical exercise science, sports science, biomedical science, dietetics, education or other doctoral studies.</li>
<li>will be equipped for exercise and health research</li>
<li>often choose to work in scientific, research or sporting science organisations.</li>
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It integrates biomedical science and exercise science into a compelling new area of study in the environments of physical activity, sport, and health research.

Bachelor of Biomedical and Exercise Science

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<p>You can utilise this course to embark on an exciting career in biomedical research or for entry into postgraduate health courses, including postgraduate medicine.</p>
<p>The course will provide you with a strong foundation in the medical sciences, and advanced laboratory skills through hands on practical experimentation and online interactive learning.</p>
<p>The new curriculum offers a quality syllabus that emphasises critical thinking and active learning via an inquiry team-based learning - a strategy producing skilled, knowledgeable and lifelong learners. In addition,&nbsp;you will build on intellectual, analytical, organisational, personal and interpersonal skills.</p>
<p>You will gain in-depth understanding of how the body works from the molecular level through to physiological functions.&nbsp;Students will expand and apply knowledge of human biomedical science, to the causes, diagnosis and treatment of disease at molecular, cellular and system levels. Core areas of study include:</p>
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<li>physiology</li>
<li>anatomy</li>
<li>biochemistry</li>
<li>cell biology</li>
<li>medical microbiology</li>
<li>immunology</li>
<li>molecular biology</li>
<li>human genetics.</li>
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<h3>Entry requirements</h3>
<p>Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).<br />PLUS:<br />A study score of 20 of one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education.<br />OR:<br />Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).<br />PLUS:<br />IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).<br />OR:<br />Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.</p>
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<li>Min&nbsp;<b>PTE</b>:&nbsp;50-57</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>IELTS</b>:&nbsp;6</li>
<li>Min&nbsp;<b>TOEFL</b>:&nbsp;67</li>
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<p>On completion of this course you will be prepared for entry into a constantly changing local and global biomedical workforce or for postgraduate study. You will have developed&nbsp;capabilities in critical analysis, communication and laboratory skills &ndash;&nbsp;essential for becoming successful professionals in both research and clinical based biomedical science.</p>
<p>Alternatively, a biomedical science degree is a prerequisite for postgraduate medicine (subject to meeting pre-requisites) and a pathway entry into other allied health courses, such as, physiotherapy, dentistry or osteopathy.</p>
<h3>JOB TITLES</h3>
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<li>medical researcher</li>
<li>scientific journalist</li>
<li>medical laboratory scientist</li>
<li>science laboratory specialist.</li>
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You can utilise this course to embark on an exciting career in biomedical research or for entry into postgraduate health courses, including postgraduate medicine.

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