- Gain scientific skills for employment in applied biomedical industries
- A strong base for further studies in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary science
- Choose electives from any faculty to diversify knowledge
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP / Rank for 2013 entry: OP-17 / Rank-64
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2013: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places, international fee-paying places
Total units: 288
USC program code: SC355
CRICOS code: 066285C. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Gain an understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
Your study combines traditional biomedical disciplines such as physiology, anatomy, pathophysiology, immunology and biochemistry, with specific competency-based skills in areas such as pharmacology, nutrition, biotechnology, and microbial diseases. You gain the scientific knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and biomedical research. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research and education, biotechnology, cardiac diagnostics, clinical measurement, clinical trials management, communicable disease control, drug registration, medical sales and pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Professional recognition
Graduates may become members of the Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 level, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core courses.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level science (not EDU coded or NUR221 , PAR221 , HLT221 , NUR231 and PAR231 ) courses.
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses).
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations. Not all courses will necessarily include all methods.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the Global Opportunities (GO) Program to undertake courses within an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Adviser to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
COR110 Functional Anatomy
COR111 Exercise Physiology I
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
LFS112 Communication and Thought
LFS122 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SCI105 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SCI110 Cell Biology
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Human Physiology
BIM331 Human Anatomy
LFS201 Chemistry
LFS202 Science Research Methods
LFS251 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS252 Immunology
LFS261 Systemic Physiology I
LFS303 Systemic Physiology II
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Biochemistry
BIM303 Molecular Biology
BIM332 Microbiology
BIM341 Pathophysiology
CHM202 Clinical Biochemistry
LFS262
MBT301 Immunohaematology
MBT352 Biochemical Pharmacology
MBT353 Organic Chemistry
MBT361 Medical Microbiology
SCI212 Food Microbiology and Fermentation
SCI302 Molecular Biotechnology
SPX201 Microbial Pathogenesis
SPX211 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SPX301
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Five (5) required courses:
SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1 - Two (2) Core courses:
Complete ONE Core couse in Semester 1 and ONE in Semester 2 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Human Associative Learning | |||
| SCI105 Abnormal Psychology | |||
| SCI110 Psychology of Health and Wellbeing | |||
| LFS112 Adult Development and Ageing | |||
| LFS122 Cell Biology |
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Chemistry | |||
| COR110 Science Research Methods | |||
| COR111 Human Physiology |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses:
One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Human Anatomy | |||
| LFS251 Communication and Thought | |||
| LFS261 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| BIM263 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS202 Systemic Physiology I | |||
| LFS252 Biochemistry |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses:
Three courses to be chosen from list, of which two must be at 300 level. - Three (3) elective courses
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM331 Microbiology | |||
| LFS303 Introduction to Pharmacology |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM302 Systemic Physiology II | |||
| BIM303 Molecular Biology | |||
| BIM332 Immunology | |||
| BIM341 Pathophysiology | |||
| CHM202 Clinical Biochemistry | |||
| LFS262 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management | |||
| MBT301 Immunohaematology | |||
| MBT352 Biochemical Pharmacology | |||
| MBT353 Organic Chemistry | |||
| MBT361 Medical Microbiology | |||
| SCI212 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology | |||
| SCI302 Molecular Biotechnology | |||
| SPX201 Microbial Pathogenesis | |||
| SPX211 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology | |||
| SPX301 |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).