Monash University
3 years (full time), 6 years (part time)
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science helps you understand disease, how it occurs and how we can prevent it to better improve quality of life.
All applicants must satisfy the following prerequisites or their equivalents: English Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL. Maths Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 22 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics or at least 25 in one of Maths: General Mathematics or Physics. Sciences/Other Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry. SCHOLARS: Units 3 & 4: a study score of at least 35 in Chemistry.
This multidisciplinary course offers units relating to biomedical chemistry, bioinformatics and human genetics.
At Monash, you'll study at the Biomedicine Discovery Institute – one of Australia's leading biomedical research hubs. Home to over 700 scientists tackling challenges from cancer to neuroscience, the BDI offers you more than just knowledge: you'll learn directly from world-class researchers, gain hands-on experience, and be encouraged to think like a scientist – asking big questions and developing the skills to drive real change in health and medicine.
A degree in biomedical science opens the door to a wide range of exciting and meaningful careers – many of which are all about improving lives through science. You could work as a biomedical researcher, clinical trials coordinator, medical science liaison, pharmaceutical or medical sales representative, health policy advisor, or science communicator/educator. This degree is also a great pathway into medicine, allied health, nursing, forensic science, embryology, or a research career through honours and PhD programs.
