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 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment
BIM331 Professional Internship
LFS201 Midwifery in a Social Context
LFS202 Independent Study
LFS252 Research in Health Care
LFS303 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
Plus select at least 3 of the following courses, at least 2 of which are 300 level
BIM302 Health Promotion Principles
BIM303 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
BIM332 Public Health Foundations
BIM341 Introduction to Pharmacology
CHM202 Immunology
LFS262 Systemic Physiology I
MBT301 Systemic Physiology II
MBT352 Molecular Biology
MBT353 Pathophysiology
MBT361 Clinical Biochemistry
SCI212 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
SCI302 Immunohaematology
SPX201 Biochemical Pharmacology
SPX211 Organic Chemistry
SPX301 Medical Microbiology
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.