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 2024 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 level, not EDU coded or LFS103 ) courses, including the core course.
- Complete a minimum of 14 advanced (200 and 300 level) courses, 5 of which must be 300 level 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 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
LFS100 Communication and Thought
LFS112 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
LFS122 Introduction to Behavioural Health
MLS101 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
SCI105 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SCI110 Motor Control and Learning
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Professional Placement in Sport Studies
BIM331 Athlete Coach and Club Welfare
LFS201 Communication and Thought
LFS202 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
LFS251 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
LFS252 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies
LFS261 Food in Society
LFS303 Introduction to Coaching Science
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
BIM203 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
BIM303 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
BIM341 Biomechanics I
CHM202 Exercise Physiology I
CHM311 Sport and Exercise Psychology
LFS262 Motor Control and Learning
MBT301 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
MBT352 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
MBT353 Foundations of Sustainability
MBT361 Functional Anatomy
MLS210 Introduction to Sports Medicine
MLS211 Regions, Change and Sustainability
NUT212 Introduction to Weather and Climate
NUT232 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
PAR211 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
PUB361 Biogeography: Mapping with Drones
SCI202 Coastal Geomorphology
SCI212 International Trade and Finance
SCI302 Marketing Management
SPX201 Project Integration
SPX211 Managing Research
SPX301 International Business Law and Ethics
SRP301 Managing Across Global Cultures
SRP321 International Trade and Finance
WPL310 Management Informatics
WPL320 Leading and Managing Organisations
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).