Bachelor of Biomedical Science
La Trobe University
CRICOS provider number: 00115M TEQSA provider ID: PRV12132
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
In our Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you’ll develop your knowledge in chemistry, bioscience and health. You’ll build on this with advanced topics including chemistry, metabolic biochemistry, pharmacology and immunology. Then you’ll deepen your expertise in applied biochemistry, immunology, pathophysiology, haematology and biotechnological solutions. You will discover our current projects, and how you could be at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for challenges we face.
You'll get personalised advice to help align your degree with your career aspirations. With further study, this degree can serve as a pathway into a highly sought-after career in physiotherapy, speech pathology, medicine or dentistry.
Areas of study
Biomedical science.
Career opportunities
Opportunities across a range of health-related areas. Depending on your interests, you may find roles in biomedical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; medical sales; education; media and communications; hospital and government departments.
If you choose to pursue further study you may also find employment in areas including data science, allied health, research, echocardiography and health promotion. Providing you meet all entry requirements this degree can also lead you into postgraduate research and postgraduate studies in dentistry and medicine.
Fees and charges
Prerequisites
One of English Advanced (Band 2) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 3 in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2, Physics;
- Band 2 in any language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record of applicants as part of its selection considerations
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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