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
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Independent Study
LFS100 Mental Health Contexts of Care
LFS112 Assessment in Mental Health
LFS122 Advanced Health Assessment
MLS101 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
SCI105 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
SCI110 Accounting Fundamentals
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Managerial Finance
BIM331 Taxation Law and Practice
LFS201 Informatics and Financial Applications
LFS202 Financial Reporting
LFS251 Business Analytics and Statistics
LFS252 Corporate Reporting
LFS261 Strategic Management Accounting
LFS303 Research Project
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Managerial Project
BIM203 Contemporary Accounting Issues
BIM303 Issues in Auditing Practice
BIM341 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
BIM371 Managing Research
CHM202 International Business Law and Ethics
CHM311 Managing Across Global Cultures
LFS262 International Trade and Finance
MBT301 Supply Chain Management
MBT352 International Business Law and Ethics
MBT353 Managing Across Global Cultures
MBT361 International Trade and Finance
MLS210 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MLS211 Supply Chain Management
NUT212 Project Management Principles
NUT232 Project Risk
PUB361 Accounting for Managers
SCI202 Corporate Finance
SCI302 Marketing in an International Environment
SPX201 Global Business Management
SPX211 Research Project
SPX301 Managerial Project
SRP301 Marketing Management
SRP321 Corporate Finance
WPL310 International Trade and Finance
WPL320 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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.