Course details

Summary

Immerse yourself in science

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a three-year undergraduate degree that will give you a basic understanding of molecular and cell biology, along with the research skills you need to start your journey towards a career in biomedical science.

You'll study the relationships between humans, health and disease, and look at real-life health and medical issues like new diseases, or old diseases that resist treatment. Other areas you'll study are the role of molecular biology in health, drug design and clinical testing.

Covering the entirety of human life, from reproduction to ageing, including microbiology and pharmacology, you'll gain a solid understanding of the world of biomedical science.

Available majors:

• Human Genetics
• Molecular Pathology
• Molecular Pharmacology and Medicinal Chemistry

First year

You'll study six core 100-level courses that cover the basics of cell biology—how the body is put together, and animal and human physiology—how the body functions. You'll look at the biology of disease and you'll study related areas like Chemistry, Psychology and Statistics.

Second year

You'll build on the foundations of your first year, studying molecular biology and advanced physiology. You'll do some biochemistry and learn about the genetic make-up of disease. You have to complete three 200-level courses plus the core courses required for your chosen major.

Third year

During your third year you'll be drawing on the solid understanding you have of the concepts and vocabulary of Biomedical Science. You'll have skills in critical thinking, creative thinking and communication, and be able to ask informed questions.

Get a postgraduate qualification

If you continue into postgraduate study, you'll develop your skills further. Work on building hypotheses, gathering, evaluating and interpreting data then putting it all together and communicating your findings.

Degree requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

• Complete at least 360 points, of which:
• A maximum of 180 points can be at 100 level
• At least 180 points must be at 200 and 300 level

Complete six core courses at 100 level (usually in first year):

• Cell Biology (BIOL 111)
• Biology of Animals (BIOL 114)
• The Biology of Disease (BMSC 117)
• Principles of Chemistry (CHEM 114)
• Statistics for the Natural and Social Sciences (STAT 193)

One course from:

• Introduction to Computer Program Design (COMP 102)
• Introduction to Psychology 1 (PSYC 121)
• Introduction to Psychology 2 (PSYC 122)

Complete three core courses at 200 levels (usually in second year):

• Genetics (BIOL 241)
• Physiology and Pharmacology (BIOL 243)
• Introductory Biochemistry (BIOL 244)

Entry criteria

To be accepted into this degree you need:

• University Entrance, or to meet the requirements of another admission type.

Other English Language requirements:

• IELTS overall band of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5; or
• TOEFL 80 on the internet-based test; or
• A minimum of three ratings of 4 and one rating of 3 in the Victoria University English Proficiency Programme test; or
• Pearson Test of English: A score of 58 (with a ‘Communicative’ score of not less than 50).