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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Understand how disease and infection affect the human body

In this program, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills for working in applied biomedical industries and medical research.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
066285C
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2017
A$12,800
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$76,800
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013051
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 65
UniSC program code
SC355
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2017
  • What will I pay?
Total courses
24
Total units
288

In this program, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur. You’ll develop the knowledge and skills for working in applied biomedical industries and medical research.

In your first year of study, you’ll develop generic analytic and communication skills, providing a strong foundation for more specialised studies in biomedical science. You’ll study foundations in medical science, cell biology, chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, science research methods, and communication.

You’ll then develop skills and competencies in areas integral to the biomedical sciences including physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology.

You can also pursue your interests and hone your career opportunities by studying elective courses in clinical areas such as medical genetics, biochemical pharmacology, biotechnology, medical microbiology, clinical embryology, and clinical trials coordination.

This program gives you the opportunity to link with industry and develop a specific interest in biomedical science by undertaking clinical work placements and special research projects. Placements may be in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes.

This program provides you with a strong base if you’d like to undertake postgraduate studies in professional areas such as medicine, dentistry, medical imaging and pharmacy.

High-achieving graduates of this program may enrol in a fourth-year research Honours degree, which can lead to postgraduate studies (eg. PhD) and to a career as a medical research scientist.

Career opportunities

Graduates are highly trained for employment in areas such as biomedical research and education; biodiscovery; biotechnology and genetics; cardiac, respiratory and sleep diagnostics; clinical embryology; clinical trial coordination; communicable disease control; drug registration; international health; medical microbiology; medical sales and marketing; pharmaceuticals; and scientific writing and publication.

Membership

Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists.

Program structure

Introductory courses (7)

COR109 International Trade and Finance
LFS100 Global Business Management
LFS112 Marketing in a Global Environment
LFS122 Leading and Managing Organisations
MLS101 Evidenced Based Decision Making
SCI105 Economics for Managers
SCI110 Finance and Accounting for Managers

Advanced courses (11)

BIM263 Innovation Management and Professional Development
BIM331 International Trade and Finance
LFS201 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
LFS202 Managing Across Global Cultures
LFS251 Marketing in a Global Environment
LFS252 Leading and Managing Organisations
LFS261 Global Business Management
LFS303 Editing for Professionals

PLUS select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 courses (24 units) must be 300 coded:

BIM202 Digital Journalism
BIM203 Podcasting and Radio News
BIM303 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
BIM341 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends
BIM371 Communication for the Creative Professional
CHM202 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
CHM311 Feature Writing
LFS262 Video production and television journalism
MBT301 News and Reporting
MBT352 Media Law and Ethics
MBT353 Work Integrated Learning Project
MBT361 Work Integrated Learning Placement
MLS210 Investigative and Data Journalism
MLS211 Global Communication
NUT212 Newsroom
NUT232 Introduction to the Creative Industries
PUB361 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
SCI202 Communication for the Creative Professional
SCI302 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
SPX201 Introduction to Screen Media
SPX211 Visual Journalism
SPX301 Writing for Screen
SRP301 Screen Production
SRP321 Music and Sound for Screen Media
WPL310 Children's Screen Media
WPL320 Film Forms: Narrative and Genre Filmmaking

Elective courses (6)

Select 6 elective courses (3 courses must be at 200 or 300 level) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
  • Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the 'Planning your study' page to manage your progression
  • You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor
  • Register your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)
  • 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 select the relevant Recommended Study Sequence.