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Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated)

Fast-track your biomedical science studies with this accelerated degree.

This accelerated biomedical science program allows you to complete in just two years and is designed for outstanding school leavers.

Please note: program commences Semester 1, 2018.

Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013221
UniSC program code
SC357
Commence
Semester 1 only (For 2017 only, a Semester 2 intake will be available for current USC students who wish to transfer into the the program)
Duration
2 years full time
Study mode
on campus
Other requirements
Applicants must be outstanding current Year 12 students or those returning to study after one gap year with a Queensland Overall Position (OP) of between 1 and 4, or equivalent.
Fee type 2017
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Total courses
24
Total units
288

This accelerated biomedical science program allows you to complete in just two years and is designed for outstanding school leavers.

You’ll complete a three-year Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree in two years through a combination of increased load in semesters and studies during the summer teaching periods. You will graduate with a program name that recognises your overall achievement in having completed a higher than normal course workload in two years. This accelerated program enables you the opportunity for early entry into either medical research through the BSc (Hons) program or postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry and other health areas such as pharmacy, physiotherapy and medical imaging.

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, general and organic chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, and science research methods.

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, IVF clinics, 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, pharmacy or physiotherapy.

High-achieving graduates of this program may enrol in a 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; biotechnology; clinical measurements; clinical trials management; clinical embryology; communicable disease control; drug registration; pharmaceuticals; and medical microbiology.

Membership

Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; and Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Program structure

Introductory courses (7)

COR109 Transition to School: Early Learning Environments and Curriculum
LFS100 Professional Learning 4: Continuity of Early Learning Experience
LFS112 Inclusive Practices and Intervention in Early Education
LFS122 Leading in Early Childhood Contexts
MLS101 Assessing Learning
SCI105 Teaching Arts in the Early Years
SCI110 Investigating the World Around Us

Advanced courses (11)

BIM263 Professional Learning: Teacher Identity and Professional Practice
BIM331 Professional Learning: Responding to all Learner Needs
LFS201 Teaching Science in Primary Schools
LFS202 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher
LFS251 Teaching Reading and Writing
LFS252 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
LFS261 Professional Learning 6: Internship: The Professional Practitioner
LFS303 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching

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

BIM202 Professional Practice: Teacher as Researcher
BIM203 Finance and Accounting for Managers
BIM303 Clinical Trials Management
BIM341 Biochemical Pharmacology
BIM371 Clinical Embryology
CHM202 Organic Chemistry
CHM311 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
LFS262 Medical Microbiology
MBT301 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
MBT352 Molecular Biotechnology
MBT353 Microbial Pathogenesis
MBT361 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
MLS210 Advanced Haematology
MLS211 Medical Biochemistry
NUT232 Nutritional Biochemistry
SCI302 Analytical Sciences
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
SRP301 Special Research Project
SRP321 Special Research Project
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
WPL320 Workplace Learning II

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
  • Students must commence the program in Semester 1
  • Students must progress in a full-time mode in accordance with the requirements set out by the BBiomedSc(Accel)  program and complete the program in 2-years
  • Students will be transferred to the standard Bachelor of Biomedical Science program if they (1) decide to move to part-time enrolment; (2) are unable to maintain the high course workload associated with the accelerated program; or (3) are unable to maintain a GPA of 5.5 or better each semester.
  • Students will normally enrol in five (5) courses in each semester (60 units), as well as completing addtional courses over Session 8, to enable completion of the BBiomedSc(Accel) program in 2-years. However, students may enrol in up to 72 units on the recommendation of their mentor, and with the approval of the Program Coordinator
  • Where there are exceptional unforeseen circumstances such as in the case of illness, students must apply for special dispensation to the Program Coordinator
  • 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)