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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Accelerated)

  • Bachelor

Especially designed to prepare you for postgraduate studies in medicine. You will complete a full Bachelor in just two years, including specialist courses in Medical Science, developing knowledge and skills you need to successfully sit the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
SC357
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$13,172 total
ATAR
94

About this course

Especially designed to prepare you for postgraduate studies in medicine. You will complete a full Bachelor in just two years, including specialist courses in Medical Science, developing knowledge and skills you need to successfully sit the Graduate Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).

In this program you will:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the human body, and what happens when diseases, infections and clinical disorders occur
  • Study cell biology, biogenetics, chemistry, human physiology and anatomy, science research methods, and communication
  • Develop practical skills through projects and placements with hospitals, clinical trial centres, pharmaceutical companies and research institutes
  • Develop knowledge and skills to work in applied biomedical industries and medical research

Entry requirements

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 94.00
Additional entry information

Completion of Year 12 no more than two (2) years before admission.

Recommended prior study
English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject (preferably Chemistry)

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • 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
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists
  • Australian Physiological Society
  • Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Australian Society for Biotechnology
  • Australian Society for Immunology
  • Australian Society for Microbiology

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
60.5%
Overall satisfaction
89.5%
Skill scale
60.5%
Teaching scale
79.3%
Employed full-time
$65k
Average salary