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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Unleashing career dreams

Program code

1031

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

Entry requirements

74.00

ATAR/RANK 2024

(more)

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 South Brisbane campus (Nathan), you'll have a science focus. If you wish to study at the Gold Coast campus, you'll have a health focus and need to apply for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (1094).

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.

*The Doctor of Medicine is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extended degree.

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

Honours is available as an additional year of study for students who want to build on their understanding of health and the methods for researching, diagnosing and treating disease.

My attendance during the program

Attendance information

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is offered full-time on-campus at the Nathan 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.

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.

Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of Absence

Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.

My career opportunities

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
Pathways to further study

Pathways to further study

As a graduate, you'll be well placed to apply for our graduate-entry medical degree, the Doctor of Medicine

Completion of this program with a GPA of at least 5.0 and grade 5 or higher in 3010MSC Advanced Anatomy and Physiology and a successful interview will provide graduates entry into the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Physiology (4168).

Students may be eligible to apply for postgraduate study in health professions such as Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Master of Health and Medical Research (5763), and Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578).The Program Advisor for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science will provide guidance on these pathways.

What are the fees?

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 and eligible micro-credential (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.
  • Micro-credential domestic students studying a program approved as part of the Government Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education
  • 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 and micro-credential 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 (1031)

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FEE-HELP

Eligible undergraduate and micro-credential 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

Additional fee information

Additional costs

Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:

  • expenses associated with laboratory activities including lab coats, eye protection