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
For students commencing in the current semester. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Applied Crime Prevention
LFS100 Criminal Law
LFS112 Social Research
LFS122 Professional Development
MLS101 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
SCI105 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
SCI110 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Introduction to Cyber Crime
BIM331 Professional Placement
LFS201 Crime Research Methods
LFS202 Working with Victims and Offenders
LFS251 International Justice and Human Rights
LFS252 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
LFS261 Diversity, Crime and Justice
LFS303 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
BIM203 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
BIM303 Introduction to Cyber Crime
BIM341 Qualitative Research Methods
BIM371 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
CHM202 Research Dissertation A
CHM311 Research Dissertation B
LFS262 Advanced Issues in Criminology & Justice
MBT301 Professional Learning
MBT352 Leading and Managing Organisations
MBT353 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
MBT361 Economics for Managers
MLS210 Finance and Accounting for Managers
MLS211 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
NUT212 Innovation by Design
NUT232 Marketing in a Global Environment
PUB361 Project Management Principles
SCI202 International Development and Aid
SCI302 Development Practice and Evaluation
SPX201 International Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, and Environmental Justice
SPX211 International Development Project A
SPX301 International Development Project B
SRP301 Education for International Development
SRP321 Governance, Engagement and Capacity Building
WPL310 Economic Development and Sustainable Livelihoods
WPL320 Advanced Social 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).
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.