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
COR110
COR111
Introductory courses (5)
LFS100
LFS112
LFS122 Biomechanics II
SCI105 Public Health Research and Evidence
SCI110 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Health Promotion Community Assessment and Planning
BIM331 Health Promotion Principles
LFS201 Healthy Public Policy and Advocacy
LFS202 Introduction to Behavioural Health
LFS251 Public Health Foundations
LFS252 Communication and Thought
LFS261 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
LFS303 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 3 courses from the following list, of which 2 must be 300 level:
BIM302 Cell Biology
BIM303 Human Physiology
BIM332 Human Anatomy
BIM341 Chemistry
CHM202 Science Research Methods
LFS262 Introduction to Pharmacology
MBT301 Immunology
MBT352 Systemic Physiology I
MBT353 Systemic Physiology II
MBT361 Biochemistry
SCI212 Molecular Biology
SCI302 Microbiology
SPX201 Pathophysiology
SPX211 Clinical Biochemistry
SPX301 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).