Bachelor of Biomedical Science Pre-2021
Program requirements
The program requirements (course list and program rules (PDF, 146KB)) set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOL1020 Genes, Cells & Evolution | Compulsory |
| CHEM1100 Chemistry 11 | Compulsory |
| SCIE1000 Theory & Practice in Science | Compulsory |
| BIOL1030 Global Challenges in Biology | Recommended |
| Course Code & Title | Requirements |
|---|---|
| BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms | Compulsory |
|
STAT12012 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT13012Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data |
Compulsory |
| CHEM1200 Chemistry 2 | Recommended |
| PHYS1171 Physical Basis of Biological Systems | Recommended |
- Students without Queensland Senior Chemistry should complete CHEM1090 before taking any other chemistry course.
- Students complete STAT1301 or STAT1201. STAT1301 is only available in Semester 2.
- Students who commence this program in semester 2 should enrol in BIOL1020, BIOL1040, CHEM1100 and STAT1201 to ensure that you are academically prepared for the following semester. Any mid-year commencing student who would like to vary this course selection should contact the Faculty of Science to arrange an academic advising appointment.
- Students considering a semester of exchange should plan this for Year 3 Semester 1.
Choose a study plan
Molecular and Cellular Biology
| Semester | Required for Program | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | BIOL2200 Cell Structure & Function BIOM2011 Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology Choose at least 4 units from: [ BIOC2000 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
BIOM2020 Human Anatomy |
| Semester 2 |
BIOM2208 Differentiation & Development BIOL2202 Genetics |
BIOM2012 Systems Physiology BIOM2402 Principles of Pharmacology |
| Semester | Required for Program | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 13 | Choose at least 10 units from:
[ BIOC3000 Advanced Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
BIOM3002 Human Biomedical Anatomy1 BIOM3014 Molecular & Cell Physiology BIOM3020 Integrated Endocrinology BIOM3401 Systems Pharmacology BIOT3002 Drug Design & Development NEUR3001 Molecular & Cell Neuroscience |
| Semester 2 |
BIOC3003 Human Molecular Genetics & Disease BIOL3006 Molecular Cell Biology |
ANAT3022 Functional Neuroanatomy BIOM3003 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy1 BIOM3015 Physiology & Pathophysiology BIOM3402 Advanced Pharmacology NEUR3002 The Integrated Brain |
- BIOM2020 is a pre-requisite for BIOM3002 & BIOM3003
- SCIE3220, SCIE3221, SCIE3260 or SCIE3261 may be completed as research courses. A maximum of 4 units of research courses can count towards the 10 units required for 3rd year.
- Students considering a semester of exchange should plan this for Year 3 Semester 1.
- From Semester 1 2021, BIOL3303 replaces discontinued course BIOL3004.
Body Systems
| Semester | Required for Program | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | BIOL2200 Cell Structure & Function BIOM2011 Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology Choose at least 4 units from: [ BIOM2020 Human Anatomy |
BIOC2000 Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
| Semester 2 |
BIOM2012 Systems Physiology BIOL2202 Genetics |
BIOM2208 Differentiation & Development MICR2000 Microbiology & Immunology |
| Semester | Required for Program | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 13 | Choose at least 10 units from:
[ BIOM3002 Human Biomedical Anatomy 1 |
BIOC3000 Advanced Biochemistry & Molecular Biology BIOL3003 Advanced Immunology BIOL3303 Genomics4 DEVB3002 Molec Mechanisms of Devel MICR3002 Virology MICR3003 Molecular Microbiology |
| Semester 2 |
ANAT3022 Functional Neuroanatomy BIOL3006 Molecular Cell Biology BIOM3200 Biomedical Science |
BIOC3003 Human Molecular Genetics & Disease BIOC3005 Molecular Systems Biology BIOL3350 Genetics & Evolution of Complex Traits (not offered in 2018) DEVB3001 Developmental Neurobiology MICR3001 Microbes & Human Health |
- BIOM2020 is a pre-requisite for BIOM3002 & BIOM3003
- SCIE3220, SCIE3221, SCIE3260 or SCIE3261 may be completed as research courses. A maximum of 4 units of research courses can count towards the 10 units required for 3rd year.
- Students considering a semester of exchange should plan this for Year 3 Semester 1.
- From Semester 1 2021, BIOL3303 replaces discontinued course BIOL3004.
UQ Bachelor of Biomedical Science: Planning your study
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Pre-medicine study planners
A number of suggested study plans (PDF, 189.8 KB) have been developed for students in this program to prepare for subsequent study in the Doctor of Medicine program.