87.7% employed within four months of graduating.
Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-2023, undergraduate Science & Mathematics
Degree overview
Be a part of ground-breaking discoveries
If you're interested in the structure and function of the human body, then this is the degree for you. The Bachelor of Biomedical Science prepares you for a career in a wide range of biomedical fields. You’ll gain experience and ‘career-ready’ skills on campus in our world-class, medical science precinct including specialised laboratory spaces.
Prepare for cutting-edge thinking by learning from active biomedical researchers who contribute to world leading research discoveries.
Clinical placement
throughout program
Career opportunities
Upon graduation, you will have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the global advancement of medical research, improved practice, government policy and the pharmaceutical industry including new drug development projects. Graduates can complete further studies in health and medicine, or work in a variety of industries including allied health, pharmaceutical, biotechnology industries, research or academia.
Professional outcomes:
- Biomedical Researcher
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Laboratory Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Reproductive Medicine/IVF Technician
- Science Educator/Communicator
84.5% of students rated learning resources positively.
Student Experience Survey 2021-2022, undergraduate Science & Mathematics
Course overview
You'll study core courses in biomedical science that provide advanced theoretical knowledge in:
- anatomy
- bioinformatics
- cell and molecular biology
- experimental design and analysis
- genetics and immunology
- medical biochemistry
- microbiology
- neuroscience
- nutritional science
- pathophysiology
- pharmacology
- physiology
Student experience
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Career-ready placements
Our Bachelor of Biomedical Science students take part in a career-ready placement in their final year of study. This will increase your employability and strengthen industry connections.
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Study Biomedical Science
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science focuses on the basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. This prepares students for a career in a wide range of biomedical fields. Students will gain ‘career-ready’ skills in purpose-built laboratories and graduate well prepared to collaborate on scientific investigations.
How to apply
Apply as a domestic student
You are a domestic student if you are:
- An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
- A permanent resident of Australia
- A holder of a permanent Australian visa.
Apply as an international student
Entry requirements — Senior secondary school qualification
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
English proficiency requirements
Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
- About English Language Pathways
Apply to the University via our online application portal.
In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.
If you are applying through an education agent, they can also apply through the application portal. Ensure your agent is contracted to the University to avoid delays with your application.
Once you have started your application you will be provided with a reference number. You or your education agent will be able to track your application as it progresses.
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