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 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. 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 2015. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
LFS100 Human Physiology
LFS112 Human Anatomy
LFS122 Biodiversity and Ecology
MLS101 Physics
SCI105 Foundations of Sustainability
SCI110 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Communication and Thought
BIM331 Cell Biology
LFS201 Human Physiology
LFS202 Human Anatomy
LFS251 Foundations in Medical Science
LFS252 Chemistry
LFS261 Science Research Methods
LFS303 Introduction to Pharmacology
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Immunology
BIM203 Systemic Physiology I
BIM303 Systemic Physiology II
BIM341 Biochemistry
BIM371 Molecular Biology
CHM202 Microbiology
CHM311 Pathophysiology
LFS262 Genes in Health and Disease
MBT301 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
MBT352 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
MBT353 Biochemical Pharmacology
MBT361 Clinical Embryology
MLS210 Organic Chemistry
MLS211 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
NUT212 Medical Microbiology
NUT232 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
PUB361 Molecular Biotechnology
SCI202 Microbial Pathogenesis
SCI302 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SPX201 Advanced Haematology
SPX211 Medical Biochemistry
SPX301 Principles of Nutrition
SRP301 Nutritional Biochemistry
SRP321 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
WPL310 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
WPL320 Analytical Sciences
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).
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
For students commencing Semester 1, 2015. 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast will be eligible to receive 2 years credit transfer (16 courses) towards the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC. Students will be able to apply by direct application for entry into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science via USC Admissions upon completion of the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or via QTAC if they have a break from studies of more than 24 months. Students commencing this pathway are able to commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. However, students commencing in Semester 2 will only be able to be part-time enrolled and it will therefore take longer to complete your Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Please refer to specific Study Plan.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.