Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated)

Fast-track your biomedical science studies with this accelerated degree.

This accelerated degree has been specially designed to prepare you for postgraduate studies in medicine. You will complete a full Bachelor of Biomedical Science in just two years, including specialist courses in Medical Science to develop the knowledge and skills you need to successfully sit the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

In this degree you will:

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Study location QTAC code: Sunshine Coast 013221
Minimum selection threshold: ATAR - 94.00 OP - 4 Rank - 94
USC program code: SC357
Commence: Semester 1 only
Duration: 2 years full time
Study mode: Blended Learning
Recommended prior study: English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)
Other requirements: Completion of Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission.
Fee type 2020: Commonwealth supported places
Total courses: 24
Total units: 288
International: Not available to international students on a Student visa.

Student profile: Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
Program coordinator: Associate Professor Fraser Russell

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body works, and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.
Study cell biology, biogenetics, chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, science research methods, and communication.
Link with industry and develop practical skills through special research projects and clinical work placements in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes.
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to work in applied biomedical industries and medical research, and build a strong base for postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry, medical imaging or pharmacy.

Special selection criteria

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated) is restricted to high-achieving secondary school students who have completed Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission. To be eligible for this program, you must not have previously attempted any post-secondary study at diploma level or higher since completing Year 12.

Please note:

To complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated), you may need to enrol in courses in Session 8 (summer semester) of your second year of study. Grades for Session 8 courses are finalised in January of the following year. If your goal is to progress to postgraduate studies in medicine, please note that an entry requirement for medical schools that participate in the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS) is completion of the qualifying degree (results and evidence of completion) by no later than 31 December in the year of application.

Career opportunities:

Biomedical scientist
Biomedical researcher or educator
Clinical embryologist
Clinical trial coordinator
Cardiac, respiratory or sleep diagnostic technician
Biotechnologist
Medical microbiologist
Disease control officer
Scientific writer or publisher

Membership

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
Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
Australian Physiological Society

What will I study?

Select your location, starting year and starting semester below to display your program structure and study sequence.

The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.

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Program structure

Total units:

Study sequence

Program structure

Introductory courses (7) 84 units

COR109 Communication and Thought
LFS112 Human Physiology
LFS122 Human Anatomy
MLS101 Foundations in Medical Science
SCI105 Chemistry
SCI110 Science Research Methods

PLUS select 1 course from:
LFS100 Cell Biology
LFS103 Introductory Bioscience

Developing and Graduate courses (9) 108 units

BIM202 Medical Genetics
BIM263 Introduction to Pharmacology
BIM331 Immunology
LFS203 Integrated Physiology
LFS251 Biochemistry
LFS252 Molecular Biology
LFS261 Microbiology
LFS303 Pathophysiology

PLUS select 1 course from:
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
LFS304 Industry Project
SRP301 Special Research Project

Minor courses (4) 48 units

Complete the following Minor (48 units)

Medical Science

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. Of the electives, 1 (12 units) must be developing or graduate level (200/300 coded).

Recommended elective courses for Session 8, Year 1 include:
SRP301 Special Research Project
SRP321 Special Research Project
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
WPL320 Workplace Learning II

Recommended electives courses for Session 8, Year 2 include:
BIM303 Introduction to Clinical Trial Coordination
BIM371 Clinical Embryology
SRP301 Special Research Project
SRP321 Special Research Project
WPL310 Workplace Learning I
WPL320 Workplace Learning II

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)

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

If you have an interest in plants and animals more broadly please enrol into LFS100 Cell Biology. If you are interested in health-related bioscience, please enrol into LFS103 Introductory Bioscience.
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.

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