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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

ProviderThe University of Queensland
Course code: QTAC731201UniversityStudy area: Medical ScienceData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesJuly 2026 · St Lucia · QLD

Course overview

Develop an understanding of the breadth and depth of modern biomedical science from leading researchers in this area. Benefit from their knowledge of the latest biomedical science developments of vaccines, antibiotic treatments and stem cell therapies and put this theory into practice through structured research projects in laboratories. Students will focus their studies on the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole body levels, and the disciplines of anatomy, biochemistry and cell biology, physiology, developmental biology, microbiology, pharmacology and neuroscience. By integrating studies across various discipline areas, graduates develop a well-grounded, wide range of knowledge and enter a rewarding career in a range of industries. Students can use this program as a pathway to study medicine or allied health programs For more information, visit Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UQ.

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Career Opportunities
Hospital and diagnostic clinical laboratories; biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies; laboratory work in molecular and cellular biology; health policy and communication programs; secondary teaching or other educational institutions (when combined with a teaching qualification).

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

28-30

Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.

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English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Student profile

Total students291
#2025
Higher education entry31 · 10.7%
10.7%
School leavers (ATAR)169 · 58.1%
58.1%
Secondary education0 · 0.0%
0.0%
Vocational pathwayN/P · N/P%
N/P%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students64 · 22.0%
22.0%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • St LuciaQLDFebruary 2026
  • St LuciaQLDJuly 2026
  • St LuciaQLD