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
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Marketing in an International Environment
LFS100 Strategic Management
LFS112 Corporate Finance
LFS122 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MLS101 International Business Law and Ethics
SCI105 Comparative and International Employment Relations
SCI110 Managing People
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Communication and Thought
BIM331 Game Art: Introduction to 2D & 3D
LFS201 Introduction to Games Scripting
LFS202 Serious Digital Game Design
LFS251 Visual Storytelling
LFS252 Playcentric Game Design
LFS261 Interactive Narrative: Fundamentals
LFS303 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Video Game Analysis
BIM203 Game-Based Learning
BIM303 Serious Game Project A
BIM341 Serious Game Project B
BIM371 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
CHM202 Communication and Thought
CHM311 Cell Biology
LFS262 Human Physiology
MBT301 Human Anatomy
MBT352 Foundations in Medical Science
MBT353 Chemistry
MBT361 Science Research Methods
MLS210 Introduction to Pharmacology
MLS211 Immunology
NUT212 Systemic Physiology I
NUT232 Systemic Physiology II
PUB361 Biochemistry
SCI202 Molecular Biology
SCI302 Microbiology
SPX201 Pathophysiology
SPX211 Genes in Health and Disease
SPX301 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
SRP301 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
SRP321 Biochemical Pharmacology
WPL310 Clinical Embryology
WPL320 Organic Chemistry
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).
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
For students commencing Semester 1, 2015. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 coded) courses, 5 of which must be 300 coded 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast will be eligible to receive 2 years credit transfer (16 courses) towards the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC. Students will be able to apply by direct application for entry into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science via USC Admissions upon completion of the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or via QTAC if they have a break from studies of more than 24 months. Students commencing this pathway are able to commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. However, students commencing in Semester 2 will only be able to be part-time enrolled and it will therefore take longer to complete your Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Please refer to specific Study Plan.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.