Students gain an understanding of 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. Students can undertake 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. Students can undertake 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, clinical measurements (cardiac, sleep and respiratory diagnostics), clinical trials management, 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
For students commencing Semester 1, 2014. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200/300 coded) courses, 5 of which must be 300 coded courses from the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.
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
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Participation and Conflict Resolution
LFS100 Integrated Environmental Management
LFS112 Microbiology
LFS122 Medical Microbiology
MLS101 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
SCI105 Food Safety: Laws, Regulations and Quality Assurance
SCI110 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Environmental Health Risk Management
BIM331 Environmental Health Practicum
LFS201 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
LFS202 Communication and Thought
LFS251 Cell Biology
LFS252 Human Physiology
LFS261 Human Anatomy
LFS303 Foundations in Medical Science
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Chemistry
BIM203 Science Research Methods
BIM303 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIM341 Immunology
BIM371 Systemic Physiology I
CHM202 Systemic Physiology II
CHM311 Biochemistry
LFS262 Molecular Biology
MBT301 Microbiology
MBT352 Pathophysiology
MBT353 Genes in Health and Disease
MBT361 Blood Banking and Transfusion Sciences
MLS210 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management
MLS211 Biochemical Pharmacology
NUT212 Clinical Embryology
NUT232 Organic Chemistry
PUB361 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
SCI202 Medical Microbiology
SCI302 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
SPX201 Molecular Biotechnology
SPX211 Microbial Pathogenesis
SPX301 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
SRP301 Advanced Haematology
SRP321 Medical Biochemistry
WPL310 Principles of Nutrition
WPL320 Nutritional Biochemistry
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses (at least 3 courses should be at 200 or 300 level) from either faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).