Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Program code
1094
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$9,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP
fee
Commencing in
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
Prerequisites
- NIL
Assumed knowledge
- Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C)
- Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)
- One of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 and 4, C)
About this program
Future-ready Biomedicine
Biomedical science helps society through applying new scientific knowledge to medicine and healthcare. In this degree, you will gain an understanding of health and the methods for diagnosing and treating disease.
If you study this degree on the Gold Coast campus, you'll have a health focus. If you wish to study at the South Brisbane campus (Nathan), you'll have a science focus and need to apply for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (1031).
In your first year, you will be introduced to the basic sciences underpinning biomedical science. In your second and third years, you will explore more advanced aspects of the biomedical and clinical sciences, including genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, infectious disease, pharmacology and neuroscience.
You will learn through laboratory-based training in the biomedical sciences in cutting-edge facilities, with simulated teaching environments and virtual reality technology.
In addition to learning about the methods for researching, diagnosing and treating disease, you'll learn how humans work at every level, from our cells to the whole of our bodies. If you intend to apply for postgraduate study in the Doctor of Medicine (5099), this degree provides excellent foundational knowledge to support your application, as well as a solid foundation for a career in biomedical research.
You'll develop knowledge and skills in clinical and biological sciences, and understand how they can be applied to medicine, biomedical research and other healthcare professions. This degree also provides opportunities for you to articulate into Masters degrees in health professions.
A holistic approach to healthcare
Join the next generation of healthcare specialists leading the way towards a healthier future for all. With one of Australia's largest health faculties, we offer a diverse range of accredited degrees, teaching emerging health professionals to work together to deliver life-changing outcomes for individuals and communities alike.
We know the best outcomes for patients and health professionals come from close collaboration. That's why we've embedded interprofessional experiences and opportunities in this degree. You'll learn alongside students from the full range of clinical areas, giving you the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in the kind of multidisciplinary teams you may work in after you graduate.
2,000+ placements
With close links to leading hospitals and health clinics, you'll gain first-hand experience with a broad range of placement opportunities.
Award-winning teachers
Our teachers have been national leaders in awards, citations and fellowships at the Australian Awards for University Teaching for over a decade, so you'll be learning from experts with real experience.
Honours
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (2100) is available through an additional year of study.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1094 | Bachelor of Biomedical Science (this program) | Gold Coast | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 2100 | Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) | Gold Coast | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is offered full-time and part-time on campus.
As a full-time student you will generally attend 14-18 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.
Trimester 3 Compulsory Study
The Trimester 2 intake for this program will require students to study in Trimester 3 in Year 1 of the program.
Student Income Support
To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.
Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.
Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.
My career opportunities
You'll be prepared for work as a biomedical scientist, healthcare technician and biomedical sales representative in hospitals, health departments, medical research institutes, university and government research organisations, and in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and other health-related industries.
As a graduate, you may also choose to pursue further study. You will be well-placed with excellent foundational knowledge to apply for our graduate entry medical degree, the Doctor of Medicine, or may choose to continue with postgraduate research or coursework study.
Professional recognition
The Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Development Biology (ANZSCDB), the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), the Australasian Society for Human Biology (ASHB), the Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR) and the Australian Society for Microbiology recognise graduates of this degree.
Pathways to further study
Graduates of this program are well placed to apply to the Doctor of Medicine (5099), Master of Pharmacy (5661), Graduate Diploma of Clinical Physiology (4168), other health professions such as Master of Infection Prevention and Control (5600), Master of Public Health (5263), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), and Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578).
Eligible graduates may undertake advanced study and research in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (2100) or Master of Information Systems Advanced (5673).
Contact the Program Advisor for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science for further guidance.
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying undergraduate (domestic) students
These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:
- Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
- International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying undergraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (1094)
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FEE-HELP
Eligible undergraduate fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.
Further information
- Calculating tuition fees
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.2 - Fees for Undergraduate Students (Non-international)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
first aid certificate; immunisations; uniforms; expenses associated with placements such as travel and accommodation.