- 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 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
COR110 Food Marketing
COR111 Project Planning
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Project Integration
LFS112 Introduction to Psychology A
LFS122 Introduction to Psychology B
SCI105 Research Methods in Psychology A
SCI110 Research Methods in Psychology B
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Human Associative Learning
BIM331 Abnormal Psychology
LFS201 Physiological Psychology
LFS202 Introduction to Human Development
LFS251 Social Psychology
LFS252 Motivation and Emotion
LFS261 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
LFS303 Introductory Calculus
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
BIM303 Numerical Analysis
BIM332 Discrete Mathematics
BIM341 Reading in Advanced Mathematics
CHM202 Applied Mathematics
LFS262 Applied Systems Modelling
MBT301 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MBT352 Discrete Mathematics
MBT353 Numerical Analysis
MBT361 Applied Mathematics
SCI212 Cell Biology
SCI302 Chemistry
SPX201 Science Research Methods
SPX211 Human Physiology
SPX301 Human Anatomy
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 Healthy Brain Ageing | |||
| SCI105 Neurocognition and Mental Health | |||
| SCI110 Stress-related Disorders # | |||
| LFS112 Lifestyle Factors and Mental Health # | |||
| LFS122 Mental Health and Neuroscience: Translational Research |
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Youth Mental Health and Neurobiology | |||
| COR110 Neuroimaging Advances in Mental Health | |||
| COR111 Understanding and Preventing Suicide |
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 Economics for Managers | |||
| LFS251 Managing Research | |||
| LFS261 Managing Organisations | |||
| BIM263 Strategic Management | |||
| LFS202 Research Project | |||
| LFS252 Marketing Management |
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 International Business Law and Ethics | |||
| LFS303 Managing Across Global Cultures |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM302 International Trade and Finance | |||
| BIM303 Management Informatics | |||
| BIM332 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity | |||
| BIM341 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation | |||
| CHM202 Project Management Principles | |||
| LFS262 Project Risk | |||
| MBT301 Accounting for Managers | |||
| MBT352 Managing Research | |||
| MBT353 Corporate Finance | |||
| MBT361 Research Project | |||
| SCI212 Marketing in an International Environment | |||
| SCI302 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management | |||
| SPX201 Managing People | |||
| SPX211 Global Business Management | |||
| SPX301 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).