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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

  • 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
COR110
COR111

Introductory courses (5)

LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods

Advanced courses (11)

Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIM331 Immunology
LFS201
LFS202
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS252 Molecular Biology
LFS261 Microbiology
LFS303 Pathophysiology

Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302
BIM303 Clinical Trials Management
BIM332
BIM341 Biochemical Pharmacology
CHM202 Organic Chemistry
LFS262 Medical Microbiology
MBT301 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
MBT352 Molecular Biotechnology
MBT353 Microbial Pathogenesis
MBT361 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SCI212 Genetics
SCI302 Analytical Sciences
SPX201 Functional Anatomy
SPX211 Exercise Physiology I
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health

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 Science Research Methods 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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
COR109 Research Project in History and Australian Studies
COR110 Historical Geographies
COR111 History of Australian popular culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond
Required courses: (5)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS100 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
SCI105 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SCI110 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation
LFS112 Talking History: Memory and the Past
LFS122 Migrants' Lives in the World
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)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
LFS201 20th Century and Beyond: A History
LFS251 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History
LFS261 Cultural Heritage
BIM263 Upfront: History of Film in Australia
LFS202 Social Work and Human Services Practice
LFS252 Working With Families
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)
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BIM331 Ethics and Professional Practice
LFS303 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change

Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BIM302 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
BIM303 Communication and Thought
BIM332 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
BIM341 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CHM202 Cell Biology
LFS262 Chemistry
MBT301 Science Research Methods
MBT352 Human Physiology
MBT353 Human Anatomy
MBT361 Systemic Physiology I
SCI212 Biochemistry
SCI302 Microbiology
SPX201 Introduction to Pharmacology
SPX211 Systemic Physiology II
SPX301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
12Pre: SPX331
Co: SPX300
Elective courses: (3)

Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

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