Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP/Rank for 2010 entry: OP-15 / Rank-70
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC355
CRICOS code: 066285C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Highlights

• Gain scientific skills for employment in applied biomedical industries
• A strong base for further studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary science
• Choose electives from any faculty to diversify knowledge

In this program, you gain an understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.

Your study combines traditional biomedical disciplines such as physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, immunology, and biochemistry, with specific competency-based skills in areas such as pharmacology, nutrition, biotechnology, and microbial diseases. You gain the scientific knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.

Career opportunities

Biomedical research and education, biotechnology, communicable disease control, diagnostic pathology, drug registration, medical sales and pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.

Professional recognition

Graduates may become members of the Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

Program structure

Core courses

Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Science Research Methods
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Introductory courses

5 required courses:
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS112 Cell Biology
LFS122 Human Physiology
SCI105 Human Anatomy
SCI110 Chemistry

Advanced courses

8 required courses:
BIM263 Science Research Methods
BIM331 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS201 Immunology
LFS202 Systemic Physiology I
LFS251 Systemic Physiology II
LFS252 Biochemistry
LFS261 Molecular Biology
LFS303 Microbiology

Plus select at least 3 of the following courses, at least 2 of which are 300 level
BIM302 Pathophysiology #
BIM303 Clinical Biochemistry
BIM332 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
BIM341 Immunohaematology
CHM202 Biochemical Pharmacology
LFS262 Organic Chemistry
MBT301 Medical Microbiology
MBT352 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
MBT353 Molecular Biotechnology
MBT361 Microbial Pathogenesis
SCI212 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SCI302 Genetics
SPX201 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
SPX211 Functional Anatomy
SPX301 Exercise Physiology I

Plus select up to 6 introductory or advanced courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business)

# Not offered in 2010.

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. A maximum of 10 introductory (100 level, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses may be chosen, including the core courses.
2. A minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses must be chosen, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not coded EDU coded or NUR221 , PAR221 , HLT221 , NUR231 and PAR231 ) courses.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to explanation of terms.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
7. Refer to recommended enrolment patterns. For previous recommended enrolment patterns refer to the relevant archived Student Handbook.
8. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries  

How to apply

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

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