Program summary
Program overview
Career opportunities
Advanced standing, recognition of prior learning, credit and articulation
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
Enquiries
Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
QTAC code: 555598
OP/Rank for 2007 entry: new program (not previously offered)
Degree type: undergraduate
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 3.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fee type: Commonwealth supported places, domestic fee-paying places
Total units: 144
Recommended prior study: English, Maths and one or more of the Sciences, preferably Chemistry
Commence: Semester 1
CRISCOS code: to be advised
Program overview
The Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) provides students with an understanding of how the human body works, and what happens when things go wrong, such as diseases, infections, and clinical disorders. The curriculum has been designed to allow study in areas such as biotechnology, medical microbiology, immunology, nutrition, pharmacology, physiology and anatomy. Graduates have the scientific knowledge and skills for employment in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides graduates with the appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Professional membership
Graduates may be eligible for membership of:
- Australian Society for Medical Research
- The Australian Society for Microbiology
- The Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- The Australian Society for Biotechnology
- The Australasian Society for Immunology
- Australian Physiological Society
- Australian Society for Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
Career opportunities
If you choose to enter the workforce rather than proceed to graduate studies opportunities may include: Biomedical Research, Technical Scientific Officer, Medical Writing, Communicable Disease Control, Science Journalism, Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Molecular Biologist, Hospital Scientist, Medical Sales and Marketing, Scientific Publication
Program structure
Diploma of Laboratory Technology
SBIT Modules required for the Diploma of Laboratory Technology are undertaken at the SBIT campus. For information on the specific modules for this program refer to the student information provided by SBIT.
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)
12 required courses to be completed at USC
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS303 Pathophysiology
5 BIM and/or MBT coded courses
4 advanced elective courses from any faculty
Course substitution: the GO (Global Opportunities) Program
As part of their USC program, students may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Program requirements and notes
- Refer to the Academic Rules.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- Refer to the recommended enrolment patterns.
Enquiries
South Bank Institute of TAFE (SBIT)
Tel: +61 7 3244 5000
Email: southbank.tafe@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the www.southbank.tafe.net
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au