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 in the current semester. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Introduction to Management
LFS100 Introduction to Marketing
LFS112 Accounting for Business
LFS122 Introduction to Informatics
MLS101 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Business Law and Ethics
SCI110 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Principles of International Business
BIM331 Cross-Cultural Management
LFS201 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
LFS202 International Marketing
LFS251 Managing Global Logistics
LFS252 International Business Strategy
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
BIM371 Science Research Methods
CHM202 Introduction to Pharmacology
CHM311 Immunology
LFS262 Systemic Physiology I
MBT301 Systemic Physiology II
MBT352 Biochemistry
MBT353 Molecular Biology
MBT361 Microbiology
MLS210 Pathophysiology
MLS211 Genes in Health and Disease
NUT212 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
NUT232 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
PUB361 Biochemical Pharmacology
SCI202 Clinical Embryology
SCI302 Organic Chemistry
SPX201 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
SPX211 Medical Microbiology
SPX301 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
SRP301 Molecular Biotechnology
SRP321 Microbial Pathogenesis
WPL310 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
WPL320 Advanced Haematology
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).
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
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.