Understand how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Undertake work placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
First-year studies include cell biology, chemistry, science research methods, human anatomy and physiology. Advanced level courses include physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology. Undertake work placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes. The program provides appropriate education for entry into postgraduate medical courses.
Career opportunities
Biomedical research, biotechnology, cardiac diagnostics, clinical trials management, communicable disease control, drug registration, pharmaceuticals, medical microbiology.
Membership
Australian Society for Biotechnology; Australian Society for Immunology; Australian Society for Microbiology; Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Program structure
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 Ethical Practice in the Helping Professions
COR110 Health & Mental Health in Australia
COR111 Social Work Field Education 1
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100 Community Development and Social Action
LFS112 Complexity and Social Work: Group-Based Approaches
LFS122 Critical Social Policy Analysis
SCI105 Organisational Contexts for Social Work Practice
SCI110 Social Work Field Education 2
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Context Responsive Social Work Practice
BIM331 Introduction to Criminology
LFS201 Understanding Crime
LFS202 Punishment and Corrections
LFS251 Policing
LFS252 Justice and the Australian Legal System
LFS261 Foundations of Human Behaviour
LFS303 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Diversity, Crime and Justice
BIM303 Applied Crime Prevention
BIM332 Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
BIM341 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
CHM202 Criminal Law: An Introduction
LFS262 Communication and Thought
MBT301 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
MBT352 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MBT353 Cell Biology
MBT361 Human Physiology
SCI212 Human Anatomy
SCI302 Chemistry
SPX201 Science Research Methods
SPX211 Introduction to Pharmacology
SPX301 Immunology
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).