THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
Bachelor of Science
(Pre-medicine Study Plans)
The Bachelor of Science provides close to an infinite array of possible study plans that also allow student to
prepare appropriately for subsequent study in the MD program. The study plans below provide some examples
to illustrate the diversity of the possible study plans. Academic advisors will be able to help to devise a specific
program of study to meet each particular student’s interests and aptitudes.
(a) Majors in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science (single or extended), Genetics or
Microbiology involve primary study in areas that are relevant to Medicine, and can readily meet the
recommended prior areas of study for the UQ MD program, including 2nd level Anatomy, Biochemistry
and Physiology. In addition, it is possible to include elective courses in a broad range of areas that are
also relevant to subsequent MD studies, such as Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition, Exercise Science, etc.,
as illustrated by the examples below.
(b) Majors in other areas of Science can also be undertaken, along with 1st and 2nd level courses in biology
and chemistry to cover the recommended prior study areas.
(c) Students have the option, if they wish, to undertake undergraduate research experiences during the
Bachelor of Science, by including one or two research courses in their program or making a significant
commitment to research by completing the Advanced Study Program in Science (ASPinS). Although not
shown in these plans, a research project course may be completed in the summer semester (in place of
another course from one of the semesters), typically between Years 2 and 3, and this may be supported
by a summer scholarship.
Bachelor of Science – Major in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
This plan allows students to meet the requirements of the major in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (codes shown
in red), and the recommended areas of prior study for the MD of 2nd level Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.
This plan also includes a 3rd level research project (SCIE3260), 2nd level Microbiology & Immunology, Cell Biology,
Genetics and Pharmacology, and elective Psychology, Nutrition and Sociology.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL1020
Genes, Cells & Evolution
BIOL1040
Cells to Organisms
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
CHEM1100
SCIE1000
Chemistry 1
Theory & Practice in Science
CHEM1200
PSYC1020
PHYS1171
BIOC2000
BIOL2200
BIOM2020
BIOM2011
BIOC3000
STAT1201
BIOL2202
BIOM2012
BIOM2402
MICR2000
BIOC3006
BIOL3004
Physical Basis of Biological Systems
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Structure & Function
Human Anatomy
Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology
Advanced Biochemistry & Molecular
Biology
Genomics & Bioinformatics
BIOL3006
NUTR2101
Molecular Cell Biology
Nutrition Science
SOCY1030
NUTR3201
SCIE3260
Chemistry 2
Introduction to Psychology:
Physiological & Cognitive Psychology
Analysis of Scientific Data
Genetics
Systems Physiology
Principles of Pharmacology
Microbiology & Immunology
Biochemistry of Metabolism in Health &
Disease
Introduction to Research in Chemistry,
Biochemistry & Microbiology (A)
Introduction to Health, Illness & Society
Advanced Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Science – Extended Major in Biomedical Science
This plan allows students to meet the requirements of the extended major in Biomedical Science (codes shown in
red), and the recommended areas of prior study for the MD of 2nd level Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology. This
plan also includes 2nd level Microbiology & Immunology, Cell Biology, Genetics and Pharmacology, elective
Psychology and Nutrition and a research project (SCIE3220).
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL1020
Genes, Cells & Evolution
BIOL1040
Cells to Organisms
Year One
Year Two
CHEM1100
SCIE1000
Chemistry 1
Theory & Practice in Science
CHEM1200
PSYC1020
PHYS1171
BIOC2000
Physical Basis of Biological Systems
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
STAT1201
BIOL2202
Chemistry 2
Introduction to Psychology:
Physiological & Cognitive Psychology
Analysis of Scientific Data
Genetics
Year Three
BIOL2200
BIOM2011
BIOM2020
BIOM3014
Cell Structure & Function
Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology
Human Anatomy
Molecular & Cellular Physiology
BIOM2012
BIOM2402
MICR2000
BIOM3015
SCIE3220
BIOM3002
PSYC1030
Biomedical Science Research Skills
Human Biomedical Anatomy
Introduction to Psychology:
Developmental, Social & Clinical
Psychology
BIOM3200
NEUR3002
NUTR2003
Systems Physiology
Principles of Pharmacology
Microbiology & Immunology
Integrative Physiology &
Pathophysiology
Biomedical Science
The Integrated Brain
Nutrition in the Lifespan
Bachelor of Science – Extended Major in Biomedical Science – and ASPinS
This plan allows students to meet the requirements of the extended major in Biomedical Science (codes shown in
red), and the recommended areas of prior study for the MD of 2nd level Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, as
well as Psychology. This plan shows how the requirements of the Advanced Study Program in Science (ASPinS) can
be included for students who wish to take the opportunity for a major program of undergraduate research and gain
a place in the ASPinS program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL1020
Genes, Cells & Evolution
BIOL1040
Cells to Organisms
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
CHEM1100
SCIE1000
PHYS1171
BIOC2000
BIOL2200
BIOM2011
BIOM2020
BIOL3003
MICR3003
SCIE3260
PSYC1020
Chemistry 1
Theory & Practice in Science
Physical Basis of Biological Systems
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Structure & Function
Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology
Human Anatomy
Advanced Immunology
Molecular Microbiology
Introduction to Research in Chemistry,
Biochemistry & Microbiology (A)
Introduction to Psychology:
Physiological & Cognitive Psychology
CHEM1200
SCIE2011
STAT1201
MICR2000
BIOL2202
BIOM2012
SCIE3011
MICR3001
BIOM3200
BIOC3003
Chemistry 2
Perspectives in Science
Analysis of Scientific Data
Microbiology & Immunology
Genetics
Systems Physiology
Perspectives in Science Research
Microbes & Human Health
Biomedical Science
Human Molecular Genetics and Disease
PSYC1030
Introduction to Psychology:
Developmental, Social & Clinical
Psychology
Bachelor of Science – Major in Genetics
This plan allows students to meet the requirements of the major in Genetics with a focus on Ecological &
Evolutionary Genetics (codes shown in red), and the recommended areas of prior study for the MD of 2nd level
Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology. This plan also includes some Developmental Biology and elective Sociology.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL1020
Genes, Cells & Evolution
CHEM1200 Chemistry 2
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
BIOL1030
CHEM1100
SCIE1000
BIOL2010
BIOC2000
BIOL2200
BIOM2011
BIOL3212
BIOL3004
DEVB3002
BIOM2020
Global Challenges in Biology
Chemistry 1
Theory & Practice in Science
Ecology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Structure & Function
Integrative Cell & Tissues Biology
Advanced Evolutionary Biology
Genomics & Bioinformatics
Molecular Mechanisms of Development
Human Anatomy
BIOL1040
PHYS1171
STAT1201
BIOL2201
BIOL2202
BIOM2012
BIOM2208
BIOL3010
BIOL3222
BIOC3003
SOCY1030
Cells to Organisms
Physical Basis of Biological Systems
Analysis of Scientific Data
Evolution
Genetics
Systems Physiology
Differentiation & Development
Ecological & Evolution Genetics
Advanced Genetics
Human Molecular Genetics and Disease
Introduction to Health, Illness & Society
Bachelor of Science – Major in Microbiology
This plan allows students to meet the requirements of the major in Microbiology in the area of Parasitology (codes
shown in red), and the recommended areas of prior study for the MD of 2nd level Biochemistry, Anatomy and
Physiology. This plan also includes 2nd level Cell Biology and Genetics, and elective Psychology, Sociology and
eHealthcare.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL1020
Genes, Cells & Evolution
BIOL1040
Cells to Organisms
Year One
CHEM1100
SCIE1000
Chemistry 1
Theory & Practice in Science
CHEM1200
PSYC1020
Chemistry 2
Introduction to Psychology:
Physiological & Cognitive Psychology
Year Two
Year Three
BIOL1030
BIOC2000
BIOL2200
BIOM2011
BIOM2020
BIOL3009
BIOL3003
MICR3002
PHYS1171
Global Challenges in Biology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Structure & Function
Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology
Human Anatomy
Arthropods & Human Health
Advanced Immunology
Virology
Physical Basis of Biological Systems
STAT1201
MICR2000
BIOL2202
BIOM2012
SOCY1030
MICR3001
PARA3002
ANAT3022
HLTH2000
Analysis of Scientific Data
Microbiology & Immunology
Genetics
Systems Physiology
Introduction to Health, Illness & Society
Microbes & Human Health
Biomedical Parasitology
Functional Neuroanatomy
e-Healthcare
Bachelor of Science – Majors in Marine Science and Biomedical Science
This plan allows students to meet the requirements of two majors – Biomedical Science (codes shown in red) and
also a major that is unrelated to the biomedical sciences, e.g. Marine Science (codes shown in blue). This plan also
meets the recommended areas of prior study for the MD of 2nd level Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL1020
Genes, Cells & Evolution
ERTH1000
Planet Earth: The Big Picture
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
CHEM1100
BIOL1040
BIOL1030
MARS2014
BIOL2200
BIOM2011
BIOL2006
MARS3012
BIOM2020
BIOM3401
BIOM3020
Chemistry 1
Cells to Organisms
Global Challenges in Biology
Marine Science
Cell Structure & Function
Integrative Cell & Tissue Biology
Biostatistics & Experimental Design
Physical-Biological Oceanography
Human Anatomy
Systems Pharmacology
Integrated Endocrinology
CHEM1200
BIOL2202
STAT1201
ANAT3022
BIOL2204
BIOM2012
BIOM2402
BIOL3228
BIOL3206
BIOL3023
BIOM3200
Chemistry 2
Genetics
Analysis of Scientific Data
Functional Neuroanatomy
Zoology
Systems Physiology
Principles of Pharmacology
Advances in Marine Biology & Biotech
Australian Marine Vertebrates
Tropical Marine Ecosystems
Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science – Major in Mathematics (with significant Anatomy component as well)
This plan allows students to meet the requirements of a major that is unrelated to the biomedical sciences that
underpin Medicine – taking the example of a major in Mathematics (codes shown in red). This plan also meets the
recommended areas of prior study for the MD of 2nd level Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology and their 1st level
prerequisites, as well as including 3rd level Anatomy. The plan assumes that the student has completed preUniversity studies in Mathematics C and Physics but not Chemistry.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH1051
Calculus & Linear Algebra I
MATH1052 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
MATH1061
CHEM1090
BIOL1020
MATH2001
MATH2400
BIOM2011
BIOM2020
MATH3401
MATH3402
BIOM3002
BIOC2000
Discrete Mathematics
Introductory Chemistry
Cells, Genes & Evolution
Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra
Mathematical Analysis
Integrative Cell & Tissues Biology
Human Anatomy
Complex Analysis
Functional Analysis
Human Biomedical Anatomy
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
CHEM1100
BIOL1040
STAT1201
MATH2100
BIOL2202
BIOM2012
CHEM1200
MATH3403
MATH3404
BIOM3003
PSYC1020
Differential Equations
Chemistry 1
Cells to Organisms
Analysis of Scientific Data
Applied Mathematical Analysis
Genetics
Systems Physiology
Chemistry 2
Partial Differential Equations
Optimisation Theory
Functional Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Introduction to Psychology:
Physiological & Cognitive Psychology