Commencing semesters, 2018
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Undergraduate
Program code
2228
Faculty
Engineering, Architecture & Information Technology
Science Faculty
School
School of Biomedical Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Enquiries
Australian/domestic students
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Email: enquiries@eait.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 4777
International students
International Student Advisor
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study Biomedical Science?
The biomedical sciences encompass study areas relevant to the understanding of health and treatment of disease. Biomedical research receives, both nationally and internationally, around half the total research dollars available to all of science. This high representation underscores the relevance of basic biomedical research to health care and the natural curiosity shared by all humans about understanding the mechanisms of our own bodies. Breakthroughs in understanding human disease or its control (vaccines for polio, measles, influenza, antibiotics, cancer genetics) have been, and continue to be, dependent on fundamental research into biological mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level.
More information about what can be studied in the Biomedical Science Major.
What you can study
The study of biomedical science commences with a broad foundation in the biological sciences in the first two years. In the third year students choose specialised study in subject areas including physiology, pharmacology, anatomy, developmental biology, human genetics, neuroscience, human immunology and infectious diseases.
Biomedical Science is also available as an extended major.
Courses and requirements
View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Biomedical Science major.
Employment opportunities
The BSc in Biomedical Science can lead to:
- Research work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies developing diagnostics for disease and new drugs for treatments
- Academic and research positions in universities, research institutes and hospitals
- Working in scientific sales and marketing
This major will also provide you with a solid grounding to pursue postgraduate study in medicine and allied health-related courses.
What it costs
Please view the Bachelors of Information Technology/Science for indicative fees.
How to apply
Please view the Bachelors of Information Technology/Science for information on key dates and how to apply.