Fast-track your career in biomedical science
Complete a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in just two years with this accelerated program for high-achieving school leavers.
Complete a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in just two years with this accelerated program for high-achieving school leavers.
Study medical science, cell biology, organic chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, and build a strong foundation for early entry into medical research or postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or physiotherapy.
In this program you will:
- Complete a three-year degree in two years, through a combination of increased load in semesters and summer courses.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
- Develop practical skills through clinical placements in hospitals, clinical trial centres or medical research institutes.
- Learn about physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology.
Special Selection Criteria
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) program is restricted to high-achieving secondary school students who have completed Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission. Applicants must not have previously attempted any post-secondary study at diploma level or higher since completing Year 12.
Career opportunities:
- Biomedical scientist
- Biomedical researcher
- Clinical embryologist
- Clinical trial coordinator
- Biotechnologist
- Medical microbiologist
- Disease control officer
- Cardiac, respiratory or sleep diagnostic technician
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Australian Society for Biotechnology
- Australian Society for Immunology
- Australian Society for Microbiology
- Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
COR109 International Trade and Finance
LFS100 Supply Chain Management
LFS112 International Business Law and Ethics
LFS122 Managing Across Global Cultures
MLS101 International Trade and Finance
SCI105 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
SCI110 Supply Chain Management
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
BIM263 Project Management Principles
BIM331 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
LFS201 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
LFS202 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
LFS251 Therapeutic Communication Skills
LFS252 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
LFS261 Introduction to Psychology B
LFS303 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
PLUS select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 courses (24 units) must be 300 coded:
BIM202 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
BIM203 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
BIM303 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
BIM341 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
BIM371 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
CHM202 Introduction to Psychology A
CHM311 Therapeutic Communication Skills
LFS262 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
MBT301 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
MBT352 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
MBT353 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MBT361 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
MLS210 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
MLS211 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
NUT232 Introduction to Psychology A
SCI302 Therapeutic Communication Skills
SPX201 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
SPX211 Academic and Professional Skills: Planning for Success
SPX301 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
SRP301 Professional People Skills for Study, Community and Society
SRP321 Foundations of Human Behaviour(24 units)
WPL310 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
WPL320 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services(24 units)
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 elective courses (72 units) (3 courses (36 units) must be at 200 or 300 level) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Extended Major in Clinical Measurements
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Extended Major in Microbiology
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Minor in Chemistry
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Extended Major in Biotechnology
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 additional 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
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.