Biomedical Science is available as a major and extended major.

Program requirements

The program and course requirements 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.

What do the different requirements mean?

  • Core - all students must complete this course
  • Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
  • Major compulsory - a course required for this major
  • Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
  • Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective

Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)

The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.

If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.

Year 1

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
BSc core courses - complete 4 units

SCIE10001   Theory & Practice in Science

STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR 

STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ]

Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units
BIOL10202   Genes, Cells & EvolutionBIOL1040   Cells to Organisms
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
CHEM11002  Chemistry 1Refer to Semester 1 for compulsory course for major.
Elective courses - choose 6 units

2 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

4 units from program electives or general electives

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Year 2

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory courses for major - complete 8 units
BIOC2000 Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBIOL2202 Genetics
BIOL2200 Molecular Cell Biology I 
BIOM2011 Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology 
Elective course for major - choose 2 units
BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental DesignBIOM2012 Systems Physiology
BIOM2020 Human AnatomyBIOM2208 Differentiation & Development
 BIOM2402 Principles of Pharmacology
 DEVB2000 Stem Cells, Development and Developmental Disorders
 MICR2000 Microbiology & Immunology
Elective courses - choose 6 units

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective1

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 elective course for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester. 

Year 3

Semester 1 and Semester 2 course options
Semester 1 (February - June)Semester 2 (July - November)
Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units
Compulsory course for major available in Semester 2 only.BIOM3200 Biomedical Science
Elective courses for major - choose 10 units
BIOC3003 Human Molecular Genetics in Health & DiseaseANAT3022 Functional Neuroanatomy
BIOL3003 ImmunologyBIOC3006 Biochemistry of Metabolism in Health & Disease
BIOM3002 Human Biomedical AnatomyBIOL3006 Molecular Cell Biology II
BIOM3014 Molecular & Cellular PhysiologyBIOM3003 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy
BIOM3020 Integrated EndocrinologyBIOM3015 Integrative Physiology & Pathophysiology
BIOM3401 Systems PharmacologyBIOM3402 Experimental Pharmacology
DEVB3002 Stem Cells & Regenerative MedicineDEVB3001 Developmental Neurobiology
MICR3002 VirologyMICR3001 Microbes & Human Health
NEUR3001 Molecular & Cellular NeuroscienceNEUR3002 The Integrated Brain
Research Project1 
Elective courses - choose 4 units

Program elective or general elective2

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Program elective or general elective2

Refer to BSc course list for course selection.

Additional Information:

  1. Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32202SCIE32213 ,SCIE32603SCIE32613
  2. Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
  3. Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester. 
  4. Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.