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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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.

CRICOS code
066285C
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
3 years
Semester tuition fee 2015
A$11,100
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$66,600
Footnotes
  • 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.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast 013051
Minimum selection threshold
OP - 16 Rank - 64
UniSC program code
SC355
Commence
Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration
3 years full time or equivalent part time
Recommended prior study
English; Maths A, B or C; and at least one of the sciences, preferably Chemistry
Fee type 2015
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Total units
288

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 2015. All other students please refer to previous handbooks.
Introductory courses (7)

COR109 Education Research an Introduction
LFS100 Research Methods in Education
LFS112 Second Language Acquisition and Learning
LFS122 Second Language Teaching Methodologies
MLS101 Professional Learning
SCI105 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
SCI110 Pedagogies for Engagement

Advanced courses (11)

Required courses: (8)

BIM263 Contemporary Issues in Education
BIM331 Designing an Education Research Proposal
LFS201 Education Research Project
LFS202 Interlanguage Phonology
LFS251 Language, Culture and Second Language Learning
LFS252 Professional Learning
LFS261 Curriculum Development and Evaluation
LFS303 Leadership for Learning Communities

Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:

BIM202 Assessment: Principles and Practices
BIM203 Education Research Project
BIM303 Education Research Project
BIM341 Education Research Project
BIM371 Communicating Education Project Outcomes
CHM202 Advanced Counselling Skills 1: Interpersonal Processes
CHM311 Counselling and Mental Health
LFS262 Ethics and Reflective Practice
MBT301 Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Counselling
MBT352 Expressive Therapies: Counselling with the Creative Arts
MBT353 Solution Focused Therapeutic Approaches
MBT361 Advanced Counselling Skills 2: Couple and Family Processes
MLS210 Advanced Social Research
MLS211 Professional Development 1: Clinical Practice
NUT212 Internship 1
NUT232 Counselling Children and Young People
PUB361 Research Project A
SCI202 Internship 2
SCI302 Professional Development 2: Grief, Loss and Trauma
SPX201 Counselling and Addictions
SPX211 Research Project B
SPX301 Corporate Finance
SRP301 Marketing Management
SRP321 Innovation and Management Decision Making
WPL310 International Trade and Finance
WPL320 Research Project

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).

Total units: 288

Program requirements and notes

For students commencing Semester 1, 2015. 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 Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. It is advisable to contact your Program Advisor to discuss timing and course issues.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast will be eligible to receive 2 years credit transfer (16 courses) towards the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at USC. Students will be able to apply by direct application for entry into the Bachelor of Biomedical Science via USC Admissions upon completion of the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or via QTAC if they have a break from studies of more than 24 months. Students commencing this pathway are able to commence in either Semester 1 or Semester 2. However, students commencing in Semester 2 will only be able to be part-time enrolled and it will therefore take longer to complete your Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Please refer to specific Study Plan.
  • When enrolling, please refer to the Study Plan.