Course Catalogue

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an exciting undergraduate degree designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to confidently work in a range of biomedical fields, specialising in an area of study that aligns with your interests; medical science, microbiology, health, or nutrition.

Our three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) course develops your knowledge and hands-on laboratory experience in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, and molecular biology. This will provide you with an understanding of the structure and function of both the healthy and diseased body at the system, cellular and molecular level. You will also gain a breadth of knowledge in Indigenous, rural, and remote health, enabling you to consider health issues from global, regional, and societal perspectives. You will also undertake advanced studies in your chosen area of specialisation.

Practical Experience

Some of the specialist electives include units that have laboratory based practical classes which will give students the skills and experience that they need to confidently perform a variety of key routine techniques used in biomedical science laboratories.

This course provides the knowledge and skills that are the foundation to biomedical science and essential laboratory skills so that graduates can work in a variety of different industries such as medical, health and public health, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, marketing and sales, education and science communication, research, and academia.