Program summary

Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP/Rank for 2011 entry: OP-15 / Rank-69
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, visiting non-award domestic 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.

Highlights

• 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

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, 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.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Either scroll down to the Program Structure, or select the Recommended Enrolment Pattern link.

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.

Program structure

Year 1

Core courses: (2) 

Complete two COR coded courses—ONE in your first semester and ONE in your second semester.

Select 2 courses from:

Required courses: (5)

Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Please note: SCI105 and SCI110 should be studied in Semester 1.  One elective course should be studied in Semester 2.

^ Students who have not successfully completed the prerequisite courses of LFS100 or LFS103(or equivalent) must seek permission from the Course Coordinator to enrol in this course. Students who have not met the prerequisite requirements, or who need to refresh their knowledge of biology and chemistry are advised to enrol in ENB126, which is conducted prior to the commencement of Semester 2.

Year 2

Required courses: (6)

Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from any faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Please note: 1 elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and 1 elective course should be studied in Semester 2.

Year 3

Required courses: (2)

Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:

PLUS select 3 elective courses from any Faculty (Science, Health and Education, Arts and Social Sciences or Business).

Please note: 3 elective courses should be studied in Year 3. 

TOTAL UNITS 288

Enquiries  

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5430 2869
Email: sheinfo@usc.edu.au