Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science Major
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.
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
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
Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) should complete CHEM1090 in their first semester as an elective course.
| 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 & Evolution | BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| CHEM11002 Chemistry 1 | Refer 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:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units | |
| BIOL2200 Molecular Cell Biology I | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| BIOM2011 Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology | |
| Elective course for major - choose 2 units | |
| BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design | BIOM2012 Systems Physiology |
| BIOM2020 Human Anatomy | BIOM2402 Principles of Pharmacology |
| Elective courses - choose 10 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:
- 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
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Elective courses for major - choose 8 units | |
| BIOM3002 Human Biomedical Anatomy | ANAT3022 Functional Neuroanatomy |
| BIOM3020 Integrated Endocrinology | BIOM3003 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| BIOM3401 Systems Pharmacology | BIOM3015 Integrative Physiology & Pathophysiology |
| Research Project1 | BIOM3200 Biomedical Science |
| BIOM3402 Experimental Pharmacology | |
| NEUR3002 The Integrated Brain | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
program elective or general elective4 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | program elective or general elective4 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32202 or SCIE32213.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- 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.
Year 1
Students who have not successfully completed Queensland Senior Chemistry (or equivalent) should complete CHEM1090 in their first semester as an elective course.
| 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 & Evolution | BIOL1040 Cells to Organisms |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| CHEM11002 Chemistry 1 | Refer 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:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 4 units | |
| BIOL2200 Molecular Cell Biology I | Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| BIOM2011 Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology | |
| Elective course for major - choose 2 units | |
| BIOL2006 Biostatistics & Experimental Design | BIOM2012 Systems Physiology |
| BIOM2020 Human Anatomy | BIOM2402 Principles of Pharmacology |
| Elective courses - choose 10 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:
- 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
Students undertaking a single major must complete an additional 2 units Level 3 course from the BSc course list (to be completed as a program elective or as part of a minor), in addition to the 8 units Level 3 courses required for their single major.
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| Compulsory courses for major available in Semester 2 only. | BIOM3200 Biomedical Science |
| Elective courses for major - choose 8 units | |
| BIOM3002 Human Biomedical Anatomy | ANAT3022 Functional Neuroanatomy |
| BIOM3020 Integrated Endocrinology | BIOM3003 Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy |
| BIOM3401 Systems Pharmacology | BIOM3015 Integrative Physiology & Pathophysiology |
| Research Project1 | BIOM3402 Experimental Pharmacology |
| NEUR3002 The Integrated Brain | |
| Elective courses - choose 8 units | |
program elective or general elective4 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | program elective or general elective4 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Students can complete maximum 2 units towards major from Research Project courses: SCIE32202 or SCIE32213.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- 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.