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Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations / Bachelor of Biomedical Science

In this dual qualification, you first complete the Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations - incorporating Diploma of Laboratory Technology - Specialisation in Pathology at TAFE Queensland (SBIT campus in Brisbane) and then complete the degree at USC.

In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.

Study locations QTAC code
  • FEE 155566
  • PGF 155568
Minimum selection threshold

Not applicable

UniSC program code
SC3BA
Commence
Semester 1 only
Duration
3.5 years full time
Study mode
on campus
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2013
  • Commonwealth supported places
  • Fee paying places
Total units
288 units (normally 24 courses) being 144 units (12 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 144 units transfer credit (equal to 12 courses) upon completion of the Advanced Diploma at the Southbank Institute of Technology (SBIT)

In this program you develop your laboratory career by obtaining fundamental technical laboratory skills and scientific knowledge. You learn a range of laboratory technologies including sampling and laboratory testing procedures. The bachelor component provides a theoretical and research focus in biomedical science. Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for more information.

Career opportunities

Refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

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.

Teaching mode

There are different teaching modes between the SBIT diploma modules and the University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance based assessment. The University's Bachelor of Biomedical Science courses involve three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six or seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.

Please note this full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE diploma.

Program structure

Program structure

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Complete all courses as per study plan listed below.
  • Present your completed Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Operations - incorporating Diploma of Laboratory Technology - Specialisation in Pathology to enable 12 courses (144 units) of transfer credits to be applied to your academic record.
Program notes
  • 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 with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.
Advanced courses (9)

BIM263 Occupational Therapy Theory
BIM331 Occupational Therapy Skills
LFS201 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
LFS202 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
LFS252 Foundational Placement Competencies in Allied Health
LFS303 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent

Plus select at least 3 of the following courses, at least 2 of which are 300 level
BIM302 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
BIM303 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
BIM332 Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy
BIM341 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork III
CHM202 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork II
LFS262 Introduction to Human Development
MBT301 Functional Anatomy
MBT352 Therapeutic Reasoning
MBT353 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork IV
MBT361 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
SCI212 OT (Occupational Therapy) as a Complex Process
SCI302 Public Health Foundations
SPX201 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
SPX211
SPX301 Occupational Therapy Fieldwork IV

Elective courses (3)

Select 3 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering), one of which must be 300 level Science.

Total units: 288