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Universities Australia University of the Sunshine Coast Courses Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 28,400
Country Rank#35
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how the human body works and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur.

In this program you will:

Develop knowledge and skills for working in applied biomedical industries and medical research
Study foundations in medical science, cell biology/introduction to bioscience, chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, science research methods, and communication. Later develop in physiology, pathophysiology, biochemistry, microbiology, medical genetics, immunology and pharmacology
Have the opportunity to link with industry and develop a specific interest in biomedical science by undertaking clinical work placements and special research projects. Placements may be in areas such as hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and medical research institutes

Course Content
Introductory courses (7) 84 units
- HLT140 Think Health
- LFS112 Human Physiology
- LFS122 Human Anatomy
- MLS101 Foundations in Medical Science
- SCI105 Introductory Chemistry
- SCI110 Science Research Methods
PLUS select 1* of
- LFS100 Cell Biology
- LFS103 Introductory Bioscience
*If you are intending to complete the Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Science (SC211) you MUST enrol in LFS100 Cell Biology

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 Clinical placement I
- SRP301 Special Research Project
- BIM371 Clinical Embryology
- BIM300 Advanced Professional Skills in Biomedical Science
Minor courses (4) 48 units

Select 1 Minor from: +
- Medical Microbiology (available at Sunshine Coast only)
- Medical Biochemistry (available at Sunshine Coast only)
- Biotechnology (available at Moreton Bay & Sunshine Coast)
- Clinical Trial Management (available at Moreton Bay only)
- Haematology + (available at Sunshine Coast only)
Entry Requirement
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

English Language Requirement
- IELTS (Academic) Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest
- TOEFL iBT Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 21 for writing
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fee ($AUD)

A$28,400
Career Prospect
- Biodiscovery
- Biomedical research and education
- Biotechnology and genetics
- cardiac, respiratory and sleep diagnostics
- Clinical embryology clinical trial coordination
- Communicable disease control
- Drug registration
- International health
- Medical microbiology
- Medical sales and marketing
- Pharmaceuticals
- Scientific writing and publication

Cost Of Studying At University of the Sunshine Coast

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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