In this dual qualification, you first complete the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) at SBIT and then complete the degree with the University of the Sunshine Coast
In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.
- 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.
In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
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.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the SBIT diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note this full-time program commences only in Semester 2 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their SBIT diploma.
Program structure
This pathway is an articulation between the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) and the Bachelor of Biomedical Science with the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete the courses as listed below.
- Present your completed Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bioanalytical Testing) to enable 4 courses (48 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
- 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
- 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 with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)
Students completing the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (specialising in Pathology Testing or Bio Analytical Testing) at SBIT, will be awarded credit towards their USC degree as specified below as specified below.
4 courses credit:
COR109 Property Economics
LFS100 Principles of Property Valuation
SCI105 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
SCN199 First Year Science elective
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Students complete the following courses within the USC degree component at Southbank campus.
Introductory courses (6)
LFS112 Property and Asset Management
LFS122 Property Development and Project Management Processes
MLS101 Communication and Thought
SCI110 Cell Biology
MLS110 Chemistry
MLS121 Human Physiology
Advanced courses (13)
BIM263 Human Anatomy
BIM331 Foundations in Medical Science
LFS303 Science Research Methods
LFS201 Haematology
LFS202 Histology
LFS251 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS252 Immunology
LFS261 Pathophysiology
SRP301 Systemic Physiology Ior PAR211 Systemic Physiology II(at Sippy Downs)
LFS262 Biochemistryor MLS211 Molecular Biology
SRP301 Microbiologyand SRP321 Special Research ProjectOR WPL310 Cardiac and Respiratory Emergenciesand WPL320 Medical Microbiology
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