Fast-track your career in biomedical science
Complete a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in just two years with this accelerated program for high-achieving school leavers.
Complete a Bachelor of Biomedical Science in just two years with this accelerated program for high-achieving school leavers.
Study medical science, cell biology, organic chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, and build a strong foundation for early entry into medical research or postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or physiotherapy.
In this program you will:
- Complete a three-year degree in two years, through a combination of increased load in semesters and summer courses.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
- Develop practical skills through clinical placements in hospitals, clinical trial centres or medical research institutes.
- Learn about physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology and pharmacology.
Special Selection Criteria
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) program is restricted to high-achieving secondary school students who have completed Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission. Applicants must not have previously attempted any post-secondary study at diploma level or higher since completing Year 12.
Career opportunities:
- Biomedical scientist
- Biomedical researcher
- Clinical embryologist
- Clinical trial coordinator
- Biotechnologist
- Medical microbiologist
- Disease control officer
- Cardiac, respiratory or sleep diagnostic technician
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Australian Society for Biotechnology
- Australian Society for Immunology
- Australian Society for Microbiology
- Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
COR109
LFS100
LFS112
LFS122
MLS101
SCI105
SCI110
Developing and Graduate courses (11) 132 units
BIM263
BIM331
LFS201
LFS202
LFS251
LFS252
LFS261
LFS303
PLUS select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 courses (24 units) must be 300 coded:
BIM202
BIM203
BIM303
BIM341
BIM371 Biochemical Pharmacology
CHM202 Clinical Embryology
CHM311 Organic Chemistry
LFS262 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
MBT301 Medical Microbiology
MBT352 Pharmaceutical and Food Microbiology
MBT353 Molecular Biotechnology
MBT361 Microbial Pathogenesis
MLS210 Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
MLS211 Advanced Haematology
NUT232 Medical Biochemistry
SCI302 Nutritional Biochemistry
SPX201 Analytical Sciences
SPX211 Functional Anatomy
SPX301 Exercise Physiology I
SRP301 Exercise in Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Health
SRP321 Special Research Project(24 units)
WPL310 Special Research Project
WPL320 Workplace Learning I(24 units)
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 elective courses (72 units) (3 courses (36 units) must be at 200 or 300 level) from the undergraduate elective course options.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Extended Major in Clinical Measurements
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Extended Major in Microbiology
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Minor in Chemistry
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February) Extended Major in Biotechnology
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Students must commence the program in Semester 1
- Students must progress in a full-time mode in accordance with the requirements set out by the BBiomedSc(Accel) program and complete the program in 2-years
- Students will be transferred to the standard Bachelor of Biomedical Science program if they (1) decide to move to part-time enrolment; (2) are unable to maintain the high course workload associated with the accelerated program; or (3) are unable to maintain a GPA of 5.5 or better each semester.
- Students will normally enrol in five (5) courses in each semester (60 units), as well as completing additional courses over Session 8, to enable completion of the BBiomedSc(Accel) program in 2-years. However, students may enrol in up to 72 units on the recommendation of their mentor, and with the approval of the Program Coordinator
- Where there are exceptional unforeseen circumstances such as in the case of illness, students must apply for special dispensation to the Program Coordinator
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.