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 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
LFS100 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
LFS112 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
LFS122 Systemic Physiology II
MLS101 Microbial Pathogenesis
SCI105 Special Research Project
SCI110 Workplace Learning I
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Special Research Project
BIM331 Workplace Learning II
LFS201 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
LFS202 Earth Observation: Remote Sensing and Surveying
LFS251 Applied Geospatial Analysis
LFS252 Geo-visualisation
LFS261 Communication and Thought
LFS303 Cell Biology
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Human Physiology
BIM203 Human Anatomy
BIM303 Foundations in Medical Science
BIM341 Chemistry
CHM202 Science Research Methods
CHM311 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS262 Immunology
MBT301 Systemic Physiology I
MBT352 Systemic Physiology II
MBT353 Biochemistry
MBT361 Molecular Biology
MLS210 Microbiology
MLS211 Pathophysiology
NUT212 Genes in Health and Disease
NUT232 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
PAR211 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
PUB361 Biochemical Pharmacology
SCI202 Organic Chemistry
SCI212 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
SCI302 Medical Microbiology
SPX201 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
SPX211 Molecular Biotechnology
SPX301 Microbial Pathogenesis
SRP301 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SRP321 Advanced Haematology
WPL310 Medical Biochemistry
WPL320 Principles of Nutrition
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).