- 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
Program summary
Program title: Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Award abbreviation: BBiomedSc
QTAC code: 013051
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: OP-16 / Rank-67
Duration: 3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying 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.
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, cardiac diagnostics, clinical measurement, clinical trials management, 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.
Enquiries
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering for program advice
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.
- When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Program structure
Core courses (2)
Select 2 courses from:
COR109 Science Research Methods
COR110 Human Physiology
COR111 Human Anatomy
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Systemic Physiology I
LFS112 Biochemistry
LFS122 Microbiology
SCI105 Introduction to Pharmacology
SCI110 Systemic Physiology II
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Molecular Biology
BIM331 Immunology
LFS201 Pathophysiology
LFS202 Clinical Biochemistry
LFS251 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
LFS252 Immunohaematology
LFS261 Biochemical Pharmacology
LFS303 Organic Chemistry
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Medical Microbiology
BIM303 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
BIM332 Molecular Biotechnology
BIM341 Microbial Pathogenesis
CHM202 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
LFS262 Genetics
MBT301 Advanced Instrumental Techniques
MBT352 Functional Anatomy
MBT353 Exercise Physiology I
MBT361 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation
SCI212 Communication and Thought
SCI302 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
SPX201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
SPX211 Cell Biology
SPX301 Human Physiology
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Study Plan
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Study Plan is valid for students commencing in the current Semester.
Year 1
- Two (2) Core courses:
Complete one Core course in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2 - Five (5) required courses:
SCI110 Human Anatomy should be studied in Semester 1 - One (1) elective course:
Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Core courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| COR109 Staffing and Remuneration | |||
| COR110 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
| COR111 Employment and Industrial Law |
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS100 Managing Organisational Change | |||
| SCI105 Leadership and Team Dynamics | |||
| SCI110 Training and Development | |||
| LFS112 Animal Form, Function and Evolution | |||
| LFS122 Marine Vertebrates: Sharks, Seabirds, Fish, Turtles and Whales |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 2
- Six (6) required courses
- Two (2) elective courses:
One elective course should be studied in Semester 1 and one elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses: (6)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFS201 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| LFS251 Discovering Science | |||
| LFS261 Medical Microbiology | |||
| BIM263 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology | |||
| LFS202 Microbial Pathogenesis | |||
| LFS252 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Year 3
- Five (5) required courses:
Three courses to be chosen from list, of which two must be at 300 level. - Three (3) elective courses
Required courses: (5)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM331 International Journalism | |||
| LFS303 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction |
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM302 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature | |||
| BIM303 Politics and the Media | |||
| BIM332 Communication and Thought | |||
| BIM341 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| CHM202 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| LFS262 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| MBT301 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| MBT352 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives | |||
| MBT353 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| MBT361 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| SCI212 Communication and Thought | |||
| SCI302 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| SPX201 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| SPX211 Cell Biology | |||
| SPX301 Chemistry |
Elective courses: (3)
Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).