- 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
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying 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.
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, cardiac diagnostics, clinical measurement, clinical trials management, communicable disease control, 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.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not EDU coded or NUR221 , PAR221 , HLT221 , NUR231 and PAR231 ) courses.
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 participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
COR110 Communication and Thought
COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS112 Cell Biology
LFS122 Human Physiology
SCI105 Human Anatomy
SCI110 Chemistry
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
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 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 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
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) Core courses:
Complete one Core course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2 - Five (5) required courses:
SCI110 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation should be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Property Management | |||
| COR110 Communication and Thought | |||
| COR111 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship |
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SCI105 Cell Biology | |||
| SCI110 Chemistry | |||
| LFS112 Science Research Methods | |||
| LFS122 Human Physiology |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses:
One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Human Anatomy | |||
| LFS251 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| LFS261 Biochemistry | |||
| BIM263 Microbiology | |||
| LFS202 Introduction to Pharmacology | |||
| LFS252 Systemic Physiology II |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses:
Three courses to be chosen from list, of which two must be at 300 level. - Three (3) elective courses
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM331 Molecular Biology | |||
| LFS303 Immunology |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).