In this dual qualification, you first complete the Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations - incorporating Diploma of Laboratory Technology - Specialisation in Pathology at TAFE Queensland (SBIT campus in Brisbane) and then complete the degree at USC.
In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.
In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
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.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the SBIT diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note this full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE diploma.
Program structure
Program structure
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete all courses as per study plan listed below.
- Present your completed Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations - incorporating Diploma of Laboratory Technology - Specialisation in Pathology to enable 12 courses (144 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
Program notes
- 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 with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Advanced courses (9)
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIM331 Immunology
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS252 Molecular Biology
LFS303 Pathophysiology
Plus select at least 3 of the following courses, at least 2 of which are 300 level
BIM302 Clinical Biochemistry
BIM303 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
BIM332 Immunohaematology
BIM341 Biochemical Pharmacology
CHM202 Organic Chemistry
LFS262 Medical Microbiology
MBT301 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
MBT352 Molecular Biotechnology
MBT353 Microbial Pathogenesis
MBT361 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SCI212 Genetics
SCI302 Analytical Sciences
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
Elective courses (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), one of which must be 300 level Science.