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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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.

CRICOS code
066285C
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Footnotes
  • 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 2025 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013051
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
SC355
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2014
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
  • International fee-paying places
Total units
288

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 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
LFS100 Introduction to Informatics
LFS112 Tourism, Sport and Leisure Policy and Planning
LFS122 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
MLS101 Cross-Cultural Management
SCI105 Business Law and Ethics
SCI110 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility

Advanced courses (11)

Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Event Management
BIM331 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
LFS201 Business Events
LFS202 Communication and Thought
LFS251 Cell Biology
LFS252 Human Physiology
LFS261 Human Anatomy
LFS303 Foundations in Medical Science

Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Chemistry
BIM203 Science Research Methods
BIM303 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIM341 Immunology
CHM202 Systemic Physiology I
CHM311 Systemic Physiology II
LFS262 Biochemistry
MBT301 Molecular Biology
MBT352 Microbiology
MBT353 Pathophysiology
MBT361 Genes in Health and Disease
MLS210 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
MLS211 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
NUT212 Biochemical Pharmacology
NUT232 Organic Chemistry
PAR211 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
PUB361 Medical Microbiology
SCI202 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
SCI212 Molecular Biotechnology
SCI302 Microbial Pathogenesis
SPX201 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SPX211 Advanced Haematology
SPX301 Medical Biochemistry
SRP301 Principles of Nutrition
SRP321 Nutritional Biochemistry
WPL310 Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies
WPL320 Epidemiology and Biostatistics

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).

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Total units: 288