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 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.
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 Performance 1
LFS100 Economics for Business
LFS112 Discovering Management
LFS122 Marketing Essentials
MLS101 Creative Production
SCI105 Accounting Principles
SCI110 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Business Law
BIM331 Information Systems in Organisations
LFS201 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
LFS202 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events
LFS251 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
LFS252 Business, Governance and Society
LFS261 Work Integrated Learning Project
LFS303 Work Integrated Learning Project
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Introduction to the Creative Industries
BIM203 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
BIM303 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
BIM341 Performance 1
CHM202 Creative Production
CHM311 Playing with Genre
LFS262 Exploring Twentieth Century Theatre
MBT301 Writing for Children and Young Adults
MBT352 Writing Poetry
MBT353 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
MBT361 Writing the Short Story
MLS210 Writing Your Novel
MLS211 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events
NUT212 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication
NUT232 Work Integrated Learning Project
PAR211 Work Integrated Learning Placement
PUB361 Communication and Thought
SCI202 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
SCI212 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
SCI302 Individual Learner Needs
SPX201 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
SPX211 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts
SPX301 Teaching Junior Secondary English
SRP301 Teaching Senior Secondary Arts
SRP321 Teaching Senior Secondary English
WPL310 Diversity and Inclusion
WPL320 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
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).