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 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality
COR110 Communication Campaign Planning
COR111 News Writing: Print and Broadcast

Introductory courses

5 required courses:
LFS100 Online Journalism
LFS112 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
LFS122 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing
SCI105 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
SCI110 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book

Advanced courses

8 required courses:
BIM263 Creative Advertising
BIM331 Advanced News Reporting
LFS201 International Communication
LFS202 Research into Journalism
LFS251 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
LFS252 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
LFS261 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
LFS303 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction

Plus select at least 3 of the following courses, at least 2 of which are 300 level
BIM302 Communication and Thought #
BIM303 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BIM332 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BIM341 Cell Biology
CHM202 Human Physiology
LFS262 Human Anatomy
MBT301 Chemistry
MBT352 Science Research Methods
MBT353 Introduction to Pharmacology
MBT361 Immunology
SCI212 Systemic Physiology I
SCI302 Systemic Physiology II
SPX201 Biochemistry
SPX211 Molecular Biology
SPX301 Microbiology

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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