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
Introductory courses (7)
COR109 Financial Accounting
LFS100 Law of Business Associations
LFS112 Company Accounting
LFS122 Management Accounting
MLS101 Business Finance
SCI105 Taxation Law and Practice
SCI110 Introduction to Financial Planning
Advanced courses (11)
Required courses: (8)
BIM263 Retirement and Superannuation
BIM331 Risk Management
LFS201 Investment Analysis
LFS202 Tax and Estate Planning
LFS251 Financial Plan Construction
LFS252 Italian A
LFS261 Italian B
LFS303 Languages and Linguistics
Plus select 3 courses (36 units) from the following list, of which 2 (24 units) must be 300 level:
BIM202 Italian C
BIM203 In-Country Italian Studies A
BIM303 Communication and Thought
BIM341 Cell Biology
BIM371 Science Research Methods
CHM202 Chemistry
CHM311 Introduction to Mathematics
LFS262 Mathematics Foundations
MBT301 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MBT352 Foundations of Sustainability
MBT353 Human Physiology
MBT361 Human Anatomy
MLS210 Marketing in a Global Environment
MLS211 Biodiversity and Ecology
NUT212 Innovation Management
NUT232 Strategic Management
PUB361 Leading and Managing Organisations
SCI202 Managing Research
SCI302 Corporate Finance
SPX201 Human Development and Learning
SPX211 Foundations of Literacy and Numeracy
SPX301 Professional Experience: The role of the teacher
SRP301 Communication and Thought
SRP321 Integrating ICT into Learning
WPL310 Professional Experience: Connecting with Learning and Teaching
WPL320 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
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.