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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
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$11,100
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$66,600
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 2015
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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

Introductory courses (7)

COR109 Introduction to Informatics
LFS100 Business Law and Ethics
LFS112 Service Operations Management
LFS122 Managing Global Logistics
MLS101 Retail Supply Chain Management
SCI105 Quality Management
SCI110 Innovation and Management Decision Making

Advanced courses (11)

Required courses: (8)

BIM263 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BIM331 Supply Chain Strategy and Design
LFS201 Supply Chain Information and Technology
LFS202 Communication and Thought
LFS251 Human Physiology
LFS252 Chemistry
LFS261 Haematology
LFS303 Cell Biology

Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:

BIM202 Foundations in Medical Science
BIM203 Advanced Haematology
BIM303 Histology
BIM341 Medical Laboratory Placement 1
BIM371 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
CHM202 Human Pathophysiology
CHM311 Biochemistry
LFS262 Microbiology
MBT301 Medical Laboratory Placement 2
MBT352 Medical Microbiology
MBT353 Medical Biochemistry
MBT361 Coastal and Marine Ecology
MLS210 Climate Change Adaptation
MLS211 Climate Change Mitigation
NUT212 Coastal Conservation Planning
NUT232 Coastal Geomorphology
PUB361 Indonesian A
SCI202 Italian A
SCI302 Indonesian B
SPX201 Italian B
SPX211 Indonesian C
SPX301 Italian C
SRP301 Indonesian D
SRP321 Italian D
WPL310 Accounting Principles
WPL320 Exploring Business Research

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).

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

For students commencing Semester 1, 2015. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core course.
  • Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 coded) courses, 5 of which must be 300 coded 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast will be eligible to receive 2 years credit transfer (16 courses) towards the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC. Students will be able to apply by direct application for entry into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science via USC Admissions upon completion of the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or via QTAC if they have a break from studies of more than 24 months. Students commencing this pathway are able to commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. However, students commencing in Semester 2 will only be able to be part-time enrolled and it will therefore take longer to complete your Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Please refer to specific Study Plan.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.