Course overview
If you are fascinated by medical science and scientific experimentation, a degree in Biomedical Science could lead you to a rewarding career where you can make new medical discoveries and breakthroughs in understanding human diseases. In this course, you’ll explore a variety of disciplines including physiology, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry and pathology. You’ll also have the opportunity to broaden your scope by including other areas of study such as anatomy, parasitology, haematology, histology and pharmacology. In your final year, you will study the capstone unit ‘Advances in Medical Science’, which integrates the various disciplines of biomedical science while examining the philosophies, strategies and cutting-edge technologies used by scientists in modern medical research.
Biomedical Science is also excellent preparation for entry into Medicine or other health-related postgraduate degrees.
Biomedical Science is also excellent preparation for entry into Medicine or other health-related postgraduate degrees.
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Career Opportunities
Biologist, biophysicist, environmental ecologist, research scientist, urban and regional planner
Other Information
Other criteria that apply to this course:
This course requires students to participate in practical work involving living and dead animals and/or tissues from animals throughout the course.
This course requires students to participate in practical work involving living and dead animals and/or tissues from animals throughout the course.
Majors
Physiology, Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Anatomy, Parasitology, Haematology, Histology, Pharmacology
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 18PTE Academic 50, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, 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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#2023Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- South StreetWAAugust 2026
- South StreetWAFebruary 2026
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