- Gain scientific skills for employment in applied biomedical industries
- A strong base for further studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary science
- Choose electives from any faculty to diversify knowledge
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC355
CRICOS code: 066285C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Gain an understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
Your study combines traditional biomedical disciplines such as physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, immunology and biochemistry, with specific competency-based skills in areas such as pharmacology, nutrition, biotechnology, and microbial diseases. You gain the scientific knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research and education, biotechnology, cardiac diagnostics, clinical measurement, clinical trials management, communicable disease control, drug registration, medical sales and pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not EDU coded or NUR221 , PAR221 , HLT221 , NUR231 and PAR231 ) courses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the [TabLink top Study Plan]Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Business Law and Ethics
COR110 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
COR111 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
LFS112 Event Management
LFS122 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
SCI105 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
SCI110 Business Events
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
BIM331 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
LFS201 Professional Practice of Psychology
LFS202 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
LFS251 Research Dissertation A
LFS252 Research Dissertation B
LFS261 Advanced Statistics in Psychology
LFS303 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Professional Practice of Psychology
BIM303 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology
BIM332 Research Dissertation A
BIM341 Research Dissertation B
CHM202 Communication and Thought
LFS262 Science Research Methods
MBT301 Chemistry
MBT352 Cell Biology
MBT353 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MBT361 Foundations of Sustainability
SCI212 Human Physiology
SCI302 Human Anatomy
SPX201 Biodiversity and Ecology
SPX211 Physics
SPX301 Introduction to Mathematics
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) Core courses:
Complete one Core course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2 - Five (5) required courses:
SCI110 Mathematics Foundations should be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
COR109 Sports Nutrition | |||
COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses: (5)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
SCI105 Introductory Bioscience | |||
SCI110 Human Physiology | |||
LFS112 Human Anatomy | |||
LFS122 Introduction to Psychology A |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses:
One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
LFS201 Science Research Methods | |||
LFS251 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
LFS261 Systemic Physiology I | |||
BIM263 Functional Anatomy | |||
LFS202 Biomechanics I | |||
LFS252 Exercise Physiology I |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses:
Three courses to be chosen from list, of which two must be at 300 level. - Three (3) elective courses
Required courses: (5)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
BIM331 Exercise Prescription and Programming | |||
LFS303 Introduction to Sports Medicine |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
BIM302 Sports Psychology | |||
BIM303 Motor Control and Learning | |||
BIM332 Exercise Physiology II | |||
BIM341 Sports Nutrition | |||
CHM202 Clinical Placement | |||
LFS262 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation | |||
MBT301 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation | |||
MBT352 Performance Enhancement | |||
MBT353 Biomechanics II | |||
MBT361 Advanced Coaching Science | |||
SCI212 Adaptive Physical Activity | |||
SCI302 Business Analytics | |||
SPX201 Introduction to Marketing | |||
SPX211 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | |||
SPX301 Introduction to Economics |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).