Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 013051
OP/Rank for 2008 entry: OP-18 / Rank-62
Award abbreviation: BSc(BiomedSc)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses)
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS code: 033995A
Program overview
The Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) provides you with an understanding of how the human body works, and what happens when things go wrong, such as diseases, infections, and clinical disorders. The curriculum has been designed to allow study in areas such as biotechnology, medical microbiology and immunology nutrition, pharmacology, and physiology and anatomy.
Graduates have the scientific knowledge and skills for employment in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides you with the appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Professional membership
- Australian Society for Biotechnology
- Australian Society for Immunology
- Australian Society for Microbiology
- Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies you may obtain employment in the following fields: biomedical research and education, biotechnology, communicable disease control, diagnostic pathology, drug registration, food safety and inspection, international health, medical microbiology, medical sales and marketing, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and scientific publication.
Program structure
Core courses
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Introductory courses
5 required courses:
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
Plus select 1 introductory course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business) (This must not include NUR or EDU coded courses)
Advanced courses
5 required courses:
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS303 Pathophysiology
MBT251 Biochemistry
MBT263 Microbiology
Plus select at least 5 BIM and/or MBT coded courses, at least 3 of which are 300 level
Plus select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level) courses may be chosen, including the core courses:
- A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not coded NUR or EDU) courses.
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to recommended enrolment patterns.
- International students need to refer to the English language requirements
How to apply
Apply for an undergraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au