Students gain an understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Students can undertake placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Students can undertake placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research, biotechnology, clinical measurements (cardiac, sleep and respiratory diagnostics), clinical trials management, pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Membership
Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
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 course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
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 Study Plan.
Program structure
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Microbial Pathogenesis
LFS100 Analytical Sciences
LFS112 Immunology
LFS122 Integrated Physiology
MLS101 Science Research Methods
SCI105 Biochemical Pharmacology
SCI110 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
BIM331 Communication and Thought
LFS201 Foundations of Engineering
LFS202 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LFS251 Physics
LFS252 Engineering Statics
LFS261 Introduction to the Internet of Things
LFS303 Introduction to Engineering Design
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Introductory Calculus
BIM203 Mechanics of Materials
BIM303 Earth's Surface Processes
BIM341 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
CHM202 Hydrology and Geomorphology
CHM311 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
LFS262 Biodiversity and Ecology
MBT301 Chemistry
MBT352 Science Research Methods
MBT353 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
MBT361 Engineering Materials
MLS210 Plant Diversity and Ecology
MLS211 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
NUT212 Structural Engineering
NUT232 Soil Mechanics
PAR211 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
PUB361 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data
SCI202 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SCI212 Engineering Project Management
SCI302 Construction Technology
SPX201 Restoration Ecology
SPX211 Population Ecology and Genetics
SPX301 Engineering Research Methodology
SRP301 Coastal Geomorphology
SRP321 Numerical Analysis
WPL310 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics
WPL320 Engineering Project 1
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses (at least 3 courses should be at 200 or 300 level) from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).