Students gain an understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Students can undertake placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Students can undertake placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research, biotechnology, clinical measurements (cardiac, sleep and respiratory diagnostics), clinical trials management, pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Membership
Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Program structure
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
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 course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
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
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Curriculum B Middle Years 4-10: Assessment for Learning
LFS100 Vocational Education and Training: Philosophy and Practice
LFS112 Professional Learning: Learning Engagement
LFS122 Professional Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
MLS101 Professional Learning: Professional Engagement
SCI105 Senior Phase Curriculum
SCI110 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 E-Learning Leader
BIM331 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
LFS201 Internship
LFS202 Human Development and Early Learning
LFS251 Learning Choices
LFS252 Vocational Education and Training: Learning Engagement
LFS261 Teaching Reading and Writing
LFS303 Teaching Mathematics
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies
BIM203 Contexts of Disability and Differences
BIM303 Communication and Thought
BIM341 Cell Biology
CHM202 Human Physiology
CHM311 Human Anatomy
LFS262 Foundations in Medical Science
MBT301 Chemistry
MBT352 Science Research Methods
MBT353 Introduction to Pharmacology
MBT361 Immunology
MLS210 Systemic Physiology I
MLS211 Systemic Physiology II
NUT212 Biochemistry
NUT232 Molecular Biology
PAR211 Microbiology
PUB361 Pathophysiology
SCI202 Genes in Health and Disease
SCI212 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
SCI302 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
SPX201 Biochemical Pharmacology
SPX211 Organic Chemistry
SPX301 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
SRP301 Medical Microbiology
SRP321 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
WPL310 Molecular Biotechnology
WPL320 Microbial Pathogenesis
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses (at least 3 courses should be at 200 or 300 level) from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).