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Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated)

Especially designed to prepare you for postgraduate studies in medicine. You will complete a full Bachelor in just two years, including specialist courses in Medical Science, developing knowledge and skills you need to successfully sit the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

In this program you will:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body, and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur
  • Study cell biology, biogenetics, chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, science research methods, and communication
  • Develop practical skills through projects and placements with hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and research institutes
  • Develop knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and medical research

Location

Entry threshold

94.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

2 years 2 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$13,172 CSP
CSP

QTAC code

013221

Start

  • Semester 1

Start
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
24
Total units
288
Duration
2 years 2 years
UniSC program code
SC357
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units

HLT140 Honours Research Methods, Design and Confirmation
LFS112 Law Honours Thesis
LFS122 Think Health
MLS101 Human Physiology
SCI105 Human Anatomy
SCI110 Foundations in Medical Science

PLUS select 1 course from:

LFS100 Introductory Chemistry
LFS103 Science Research Methods

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

BIM202 Cell Biology
BIM263 Introductory Bioscience
BIM331 Medical Genetics
LFS203 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS251 Immunology
LFS252 Integrated Physiology
LFS261 Biochemistry
LFS303 Molecular Biology

PLUS select 1 course from:

BIM300 Microbiology
BIM371 Pathophysiology
WPL310 Advanced Professional Skills in Biomedical Science
LFS304 Clinical Embryology
SRP301 Workplace Learning I

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Complete the following Minor (48 units)

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of the electives, 1 (12 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded).

Recommended elective courses for Session 8, Year 1 include:

SRP301 Clinical placement I
SRP321 Special Research Project
WPL310 Special Research Project
WPL320 Special Research Project

Recommended electives courses for Session 8, Year 2 include:

BIM303 Workplace Learning I
BIM371 Workplace Learning II
SRP301 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
SRP321 Clinical Embryology
WPL310 Special Research Project
WPL320 Special Research Project

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 94.00

Additional entry information

Completion of Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission.

Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded) courses
Program notes
  • If you have an interest in plants and animals more broadly please enrol into LFS100 Cell Biology. If you are interested in health-related bioscience, please enrol into LFS103 Introductory Bioscience.
  • Students must commence the program in Semester 1
  • Students must progress in a full-time mode in accordance with the requirements set out by the BBiomedSc(Accel)  program and complete the program in 2-years
  • Students will be transferred to the standard Bachelor of Biomedical Science program if they (1) decide to move to part-time enrolment; (2) are unable to maintain the high course workload associated with the accelerated program; or (3) are unable to maintain a GPA of 5.5 or better each semester.
  • Students will normally enrol in five (5) courses in each semester (60 units), as well as completing additional courses over Session 8, to enable completion of the BBiomedSc(Accel) program in 2-years. However, students may enrol in up to 72 units on the recommendation of their mentor, and with the approval of the Program Coordinator
  • Where there are exceptional unforeseen circumstances such as in the case of illness, students must apply for special dispensation to the Program Coordinator
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

CSP estimate
A$13,172