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Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated)

This program is especially designed to prepare you for postgraduate studies in medicine. You will complete a full Bachelor in just two years, including specialist courses in Medical Science, developing knowledge and skills you need to successfully sit the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT). 

Please note: To complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated), you may need to enrol in courses in Session 8 (summer semester) of your second year of study. Grades for Session 8 courses are released in February of the following year. If your goal is to progress to postgraduate studies in medicine, please note that an entry requirement for medical schools that participate in the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS) is completion of the qualifying degree (results and evidence of completion) by no later than 31 December in the year of application.

In this program you will:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body, and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur
  • Study cell biology, biogenetics, chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, science research methods, and communication
  • Develop practical skills through projects and placements with hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and research institutes
  • Develop knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and medical research

Location

Entry threshold

91.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

2 years 2 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$13,632 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP
A$28,400 / A$85,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

013221

Start

  • Semester 1

Start
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
2 years 2 years
UniSC program code
SC357
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units

HLT140 Think Health
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
MLS101 Foundations in Medical Science
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods

PLUS select 1 course from:

LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS103 Introductory Bioscience

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

BIM202 Medical Genetics
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIM331 Immunology
LFS203 Integrated Physiology
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS252 Molecular Biology
LFS261 Microbiology
LFS303 Pathophysiology

PLUS select 1 course from:

BIM300 Advanced Professional Skills in Biomedical Science
BIM371 Clinical Embryology
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
LFS304 Clinical placement I
SRP301 Special Research Project

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Complete the following Minor (48 units)

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of the electives, 1 (12 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded).

Recommended elective courses for Session 8, Year 1 include:

SRP301 Special Research Project
SRP321 Special Research Project
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
WPL320 Workplace Learning II

Recommended electives courses for Session 8, Year 2 include:

BIM303 Clinical Trials Management
BIM371 Clinical Embryology
SRP301 Special Research Project
SRP321 Special Research Project
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
WPL320 Workplace Learning II

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

Study sequences

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 91.00

Special selection criteria

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) is restricted to high-achieving secondary school students who have completed Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission. To be eligible for this program, you must not have previously attempted any post-secondary study at diploma level or higher since completing Year 12.

Additional entry information

Completion of Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission.

Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
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
  • If you have an interest in plants and animals more broadly please enrol into LFS100 Cell Biology. If you are interested in health-related bioscience, please enrol into LFS103 Introductory Bioscience.
  • 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 UniSC 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.

CSP estimate
A$13,632 - 2023 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$28,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$85,200