- 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 Acute Health Alteration
COR110 Functional Anatomy
COR111 Challenges to Mental Health
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Exercise Physiology I
LFS112 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
LFS122 Communication and Thought
SCI105 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCI110 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Cell Biology
BIM331 Human Physiology
LFS201 Human Anatomy
LFS202 Chemistry
LFS251 Science Research Methods
LFS252 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS261 Immunology
LFS303 Systemic Physiology I
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Systemic Physiology II
BIM303 Biochemistry
BIM332 Molecular Biology
BIM341 Microbiology
CHM202 Pathophysiology
LFS262 Clinical Biochemistry
MBT301 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
MBT352 Immunohaematology
MBT353 Biochemical Pharmacology
MBT361 Organic Chemistry
SCI212 Medical Microbiology
SCI302 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
SPX201 Molecular Biotechnology
SPX211 Microbial Pathogenesis
SPX301 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
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 Genetics 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 | |||
| COR110 | |||
| COR111 |
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 | |||
| SCI105 | |||
| SCI110 | |||
| LFS112 | |||
| LFS122 |
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 | |||
| LFS251 | |||
| LFS261 | |||
| BIM263 | |||
| LFS202 | |||
| LFS252 |
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 | |||
| LFS303 |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM302 | |||
| BIM303 | |||
| BIM332 | |||
| BIM341 | |||
| CHM202 | |||
| LFS262 | |||
| MBT301 | |||
| MBT352 | |||
| MBT353 | |||
| MBT361 | |||
| SCI212 | |||
| SCI302 | |||
| SPX201 Research Foundations | |||
| SPX211 Nursing Practicum 3 | |||
| SPX301 Health Law and Ethics |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).