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Biomedical Science specialisation: Study Plan

Students that successfully follow the study plan for the Biomedical Science specialisation as listed below will be eligible to apply to transfer into either of the following programs:

Students should seek Program Advice from the Faculty Administration office or email FosheProgramAdvice@usc.edu.au with regards to queries on Program progression. 

Year 1
  • Five (5) required courses:
    • SCI110 Science Research Methods should be studied in Semester 1
  • Two (2) core courses:
    • Complete ONE core course in Semester 1 and ONE core course in Semester 2 
  • One (1) elective course:
    • Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (5)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LFS100 Cell Biology
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
Core courses (2)

Select two (2) courses from:

CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Elective course (1)

Select one (1) elective course from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).

Year 2

  • Seven (7) required courses
  • One (1) elective course:
    • Elective course should be studied in Semester 2
Required courses (7)
CourseSemester of offer
(Sunshine Coast)
UnitsRequisites
LFS201 Systemic Physiology I
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS261 Microbiology
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
LFS202 Systemic Physiology II
LFS252 Molecular Biology

Plus one (1) of the following:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MTH100 Introduction to Mathematics
MTH102 Mathematics Foundations
Elective course (1)

Select one (1) advanced elective course (200 or 300 level) from any faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).