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 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
LFS100 Teacher as Researcher
LFS112 The Psychology of Learning
LFS122 Using Data for Learning
MLS101 Introduction to Criminology
SCI105 Understanding Crime
SCI110 Communication and Thought
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
BIM331 Justice and the Australian Legal System
LFS201 Introduction to Psychology A
LFS202 Policing
LFS251 Punishment and Corrections
LFS252 Applied Crime Prevention
LFS261 Social Research
LFS303 Minorities and Criminal Justice
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
BIM203 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
BIM303 Criminal Law: An Introduction
BIM341 Communication and Thought
CHM202 Cell Biology
CHM311 Human Physiology
LFS262 Human Anatomy
MBT301 Foundations in Medical Science
MBT352 Chemistry
MBT353 Science Research Methods
MBT361 Introduction to Pharmacology
MLS210 Immunology
MLS211 Systemic Physiology I
NUT212 Systemic Physiology II
NUT232 Biochemistry
PAR211 Molecular Biology
PUB361 Microbiology
SCI202 Pathophysiology
SCI212 Genes in Health and Disease
SCI302 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
SPX201 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
SPX211 Biochemical Pharmacology
SPX301 Organic Chemistry
SRP301 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
SRP321 Medical Microbiology
WPL310 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
WPL320 Molecular Biotechnology
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).