Bachelor of Biomedicine

at University of Melbourne

The Bachelor of Biomedicine offers 15 majors across a range of biomedical disciplines. If you're interested in entering the health professions, Biomedicine is an ideal choice.
 

The Bachelor of Biomedicine prepares you for the challenges of healthcare delivery and biomedical research. At the core of the degree is knowledge of the normal structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of disease.
 

You’ll develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, the analysis of evidence and communication.
 

Course structure
 

Students must complete 300 points comprising:
 

• 225 points of core (biomedicine/science discipline) subjects including:

  • At least 75 points at Level 1 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents.

  • At least 62.5 points at Level 2 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents.

  • At least 75 points at Level 3 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents and including the 50 points of a prescribed major.

• 50 points of breadth subjects including at least 12.5 points at Level 2 or Level 3

• 25 points (either biomedicine/science discipline subjects or breadth subjects) at Level 1, 2 or 3
   

Note:
 

• No more than 125 points at Level 1 may be included in the Bachelor of Biomedicine

• No more than 37.5 points of breadth at Level 1 may be included in the Bachelor of Biomedicine

• Progression: Students must normally complete 50 points of study at one subject year level before proceeding to the next subject year level. In particular, at least 50 points at Level 1, including BIOL10002 Biomolecules & Cells, BIOL10003 Genes & Environment and CHEM10006 Chemistry for Biomedicine must be completed before students may proceed to Level 2 core subjects.
   

The core (biomedicine/science discipline) component of the Bachelor of Biomedicine is comprised of:
 

CORE SUBJECTS (150 POINTS):
 

• 50 points at first year level plus 25 points from a set of electives.

• 50 points at second year level.

• 25 points at third year level.
   

MAJOR SEQUENCE AT THIRD YEAR LEVEL (50 POINTS):
 

• 50 points of a major in a biomedicine discipline. The subjects taken in the major would normally follow on from relevant compulsory and selective subjects chosen at the second year level. Some Level 3 subjects only require the core compulsory subjects as prerequisites.

• A number of majors or specialisations within some majors cannot be completed within three years (six semesters) from a mid-year start date due to subject availability (possible exception for students eligible for advanced standing). You should pay close attention to prerequisite subjects in the degree and when they are offered to avoid any unnecessary delays to your course.
   

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (25 POINTS):
 

• Non-compulsory biomedicine/science discipline subjects approved as core in this course. At least 12.5 points must be at Level 2.

• At least 25 points from the Foundation Electives Subject List

PREREQUISITES
 

These are the subjects (with minimum scores) you must have completed to be eligible for entry to this course.
 

English. Three Indian State Board Examinations are accepted as a direct entry pathway: Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Higher (Secondary) School Certificate and Karnataka Pre-University Certificate. To calculate a final average, you should determine the average of your best four final-year subjects.
 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
 

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways. If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here. If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic) or Cambridge English (CAE).
 

• TOEFL (internet-based): total score at of least 79 and scores of 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading and 13 for listening. To submit your scores when you apply, use our TOEFL Institution Code: 0974.
   

• IELTS: total score of at least 6.5 in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

• Indicative first year fee AUD$47,000-$49,416
   
• Indicative total course fee AUD$135,200-$156,880

The Bachelor of Biomedicine prepares you for a range of health-related postgraduate programs, specialised graduate research and a career contributing to the advancement of human health.
 

A CAREER IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES
 

Many Biomedicine graduates undertake graduate study leading to professional careers in medicine and the health sciences.
 

A CAREER IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
 

You can also pursue a career in biomedical research by undertaking a research higher degree (masters or PhD).
 

A CAREER IN THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
 

Depending on your major you could pursue the following career opportunities:
 

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
 

Medical research, biotechnology, agricultural and medical support industries, education
 

BIOENGINEERING SYSTEMS
 

Clinical engineering, research and development in medical technology
 

BIOTECHNOLOGY
 

Food technician roles, forensic science, human technology, agribusiness
 

CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
 

Diagnostic laboratories, government agencies, medico-legal industry
 

GENETICS
 

Conservation, genetic counselling, teaching, forensic science, publishing
 

HUMAN NUTRITION
 

Nutrition, public health, food policy and regulation
 

HUMAN STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
 

Hospital and university research, scientific journalism, pharmaceutical consultancy, teaching
 

IMMUNOLOGY
 

Infectious diseases, diagnostics, molecular biology, biotechnology, vaccinology, biosafety and regulation
 

MEDICINE
 

General medical practice, surgery, research, internal medicine, radiology, pathology and policy
 

MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
 

Infectious diseases, diagnostics, molecular biology, biotechnology, vaccinology, antimicrobial chemotherapeutics, biosafety and regulation
 

NEUROSCIENCE
 

Drug development, neuropsychology, audiology, neurochemistry, brain imaging
 

PATHOLOGY
 

Pharmaceuticals, military, biomedical and biotechnology consulting, research
 

PHARMACOLOGY
 

Drug research and development, clinical trials management, pharmaceutical marketing and sales, drug safety and evaluation
 

PHYSIOLOGY
 

CSIRO research, sports science, biomedical technician, medico-scientific communication, cardiac rehabilitation
 

PSYCHOLOGY
 

Clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, community psychology, counselling psychology, educational psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, organisational/industrial psychology, sports psychology, academic psychology.
 

A CAREER IN A RELATED AREA
 

With further study, the Bachelor of Biomedicine can also lead to a career in:
 

• Biomedical engineering

• Business and management

• Commercialisation of inventions

• Journalism

• Law

• Public service

• Science communication

• Teaching