Students gain an understanding of 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. Students can undertake 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 2025 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. Students can undertake 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, clinical measurements (cardiac, sleep and respiratory diagnostics), clinical trials management, 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
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 coded) courses, 5 of which must be 300 coded courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
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
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Introduction to Data Science
LFS100 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
LFS112 Introduction to Systems Design
LFS122 Introduction to Computer Networks
MLS101 Supply Chain Management
SCI105 Property Economics
SCI110 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Financial Accounting
BIM331 Business Finance
LFS201 Company Accounting
LFS202 Management Accounting
LFS251 Taxation Law and Practice
LFS252 Contemporary Accounting Issues
LFS261 Auditing and Professional Practice
LFS303 Applied Microeconomics
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Applied Macroeconomics
BIM203 Business Law and Ethics
BIM303 Strategic Management
BIM341 Money and Banking
BIM371 Econometrics
CHM202 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
CHM311 Business Internship
LFS262 New Venture Development
MBT301 New Venture Growth
MBT352 Managing the Social Enterprise
MBT353 New Venture Establishment
MBT361 New Venture Operation
MLS210 Social Enterprise Establishment
MLS211 Introduction to Financial Planning
NUT212 Retirement and Superannuation
NUT232 Insurance and Risk Management
PUB361 Personal Investment Management
SCI202 Tax and Estate Planning
SCI302 Financial Plan Construction
SPX201 Managing Human Resources
SPX211 Staffing and Remuneration
SPX301 Managing Workplace Relations
SRP301 Leadership and Team Dynamics
SRP321 Training and Development
WPL310 Managing Organisational Change
WPL320 Principles of International Business
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses (at least 3 courses should be at 200 or 300 level) from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).