Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws

at Australian Catholic University

Core Modules
 

• Cells and Tissues - the Fabric of Life
• Human Biology 1
• Human Biology 2
• Pharmacology 1
• Human Genetics
• Introductory Biostatistics
• Numerical Reasoning
• Communicating Ideas in Science
• Research Design and Ethics
• Pathophysiology
• Foundations of Chemistry
• Physical and Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Foundations of Law and Legal Research
• Contract Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Introduction to Australian Public Law
• Commercial Law
• Business Organisations
• Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Land Law
• Property
• Torts
• Evidence
• Statutory Interpretation
• Legal Theory
• International Law
• Administrative Law
• Constitutional Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility

If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): with an overall score of 7.0, including an individual score of 6.5 for all tests.

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic): From an internet-based total of 94, achieve a minimum of 24 in writing, 20 in speaking and listening, 19 in reading.

• Unit fee: $3902
• Average first year fee: $31216
• Estimate total cost: $156080

The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.

Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.

Graduates in Law can pursue a range of legal careers including:
 

• private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister
• legal officer in the public sector (for example in federal or state government departments and publicly-funded organisations as diverse as national regulatory bodies, universities or public broadcasters)
• in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions
• public interest legal work in community legal centres
• legal research.

Completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws is excellent preparation for pursuing a career in areas such as:
 

• regulation and governance in health
• commercial health ventures
• the not-for-profit sector.