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 Leadership in Clinical Practice
LFS100 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
LFS112 Research in Health Care
LFS122 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
MLS101 Quantitative Research Methods
SCI105 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge
SCI110 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Research Project A
BIM331 Research Project B
LFS201 Research Project C
LFS202 Research Project F
LFS251 Simulation in Practice Education
LFS252 Community and Primary Health Care
LFS261 Co-ordinating Care in Community and Primary Care Contexts
LFS303 Infant Care
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Responding in the Emergency Context
BIM203 Coordinating Complex Emergency Situations
BIM303 Global Emergency Issues
BIM341 Professional Internship
BIM371 Independent Study
CHM202 Mental Health Contexts of Care
CHM311 Assessment in Mental Health
LFS262 Advanced Health Assessment
MBT301 Human Development and Learning
MBT352 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
MBT353
MBT361 Integrating ICT into Learning
MLS210
MLS211 Communication and Thought
NUT212 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
NUT232 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PUB361 Social Research
SCI202 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
SCI302 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SPX201 Understanding Cultural Diversity
SPX211 Gender and Culture
SPX301 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
SRP301 Industry Project 1: Social and Community Studies
SRP321 Environmental and Resource Economics
WPL310 International Community Development and Global Justice
WPL320 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
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.