Understand how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Undertake work placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Undertake work placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research, biotechnology, cardiac diagnostics, clinical trials management, communicable disease control, drug registration, pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Membership
Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Program structure
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 Strategic Management
COR110 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
COR111 International Marketing
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Consumer Behaviour
LFS112 Services Marketing
LFS122 Marketing Communication
SCI105 Sport and Event Marketing
SCI110 Social Marketing
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Brand Management
BIM331 Communication and Thought
LFS201 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS251 Cell Biology
LFS252 Human Physiology
LFS261 Human Anatomy
LFS303 Chemistry
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Science Research Methods
BIM303 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIM332 Immunology
BIM341 Systemic Physiology I
CHM202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS262 Biochemistry
MBT301 Molecular Biology
MBT352 Microbiology
MBT353 Pathophysiology
MBT361 Clinical Biochemistry
SCI212 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
SCI302 Immunohaematology
SPX201 Biochemical Pharmacology
SPX211 Organic Chemistry
SPX301 Medical Microbiology
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).