Program Summary
Program Overview
Career Opportunities
Advanced Standing, Recognition of Prior Learning, Credit and Articulation
Program Structure
Program Requirements and Notes
Enquiries
Recommended Enrolment Patterns

Program Summary

QTAC Code: 013051
OP/Rank for 2005 Entry: OP-18 / Rank-60
Award Abbreviation: BSc(BiomedSc)
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Total Units: 288
Recommended Prior Study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
CRICOS Code: 033995A

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) provides you with an understanding of how the human body works, and what happens when things go wrong, such as diseases, infections, and clinical disorders. The curriculum has been designed to allow study in areas such as biotechnology, medical microbiology and immunology nutrition, pharmacology, and physiology and anatomy.

Graduates have the scientific knowledge and skills for employment in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides you with the appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.

Professional Membership

• Australian Institute for Medical Scientists
• Australian Society for Biotechnology
• Australian Society for Immunology
• Australian Society for Microbiology
• Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Career Opportunities

If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies you may obtain employment in the following fields: biomedical research and education, biotechnology, communicable disease control, diagnostic pathology, drug registration, food safety and inspection, international health, medical microbiology, medical sales and marketing, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, and scientific publication.

Program Structure

Core Courses

2 required courses:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory Courses

4 required courses:
SCI103 Cell Biology
SCI104 Cell Metabolism
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis
Plus - choose 2 courses from:
SCI102 Biodiversity and the Environment
SCI107 Physics
SCI109 Environment and Health

Advanced Courses

7 required courses:
LFS201 Physiology and Anatomy I
LFS202 Physiology and Anatomy II
LFS303 Pathophysiology
MBT251 Biochemistry
MBT263 Microbiology
MBT354 Immunology
1 course from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Plus - choose 3 courses from:
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
MBT252 Molecular Biology
MBT253 Pathogens and Communicable Diseases
1 course from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Plus - choose 2 courses from:
BIM352 Human Nutrition
BIM362 Systematic Pharmacology I
MBT363 Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
1 course from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)
Plus - choose 4 courses from:
BIM351 Clinical Nutrition
BIM363 Systematic Pharmacology II
MBT353 Microbial Pathogenesis
MBT352 Molecular Biotechnology
SCI302 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
1 course from any faculty ( Science, Health and Education , Arts and Social Sciences or Business)

Course Substitution: The GO (Global Opportunities) Program

As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider

Program Requirements and Notes

1. Both Core Courses must be completed within the first two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) enrolment.
2. A minimum of 6 and maximum of 10 introductory courses may be completed, including Core Courses, in the BSc(BiomedSc).
3. A minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 introductory Science courses (100 level) are to be included in the BSc(BiomedSc).
4. A minimum of 14 and maximum of 18 advanced courses (200 and 300 level courses) are to be included in the BSc(BiomedSc).
5. One course will contain a component of research design and data analysis. The course will usually be SCI110 Research Design and Data Analysis, but alternative courses, approved by the program coordinator, may be completed.
6. A minimum of 5 of the advanced courses included in the BSc(BiomedSc) must be completed from the Faculty of Science, Health and Education 300 level (third year) courses.
7. A maximum of 4 courses from outside the Faculty of Science, Health and Education (72 units), other than Core Courses, may be included in the BSc(BiomedSc).
8. Refer to the Academic Rules.
9. Refer to Explanation of Terms.
10. Refer to Recommended Enrolment Pattern.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869; Email: scienceinfo@usc.edu.au

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