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Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Biochemistry and Nutrition

ProviderMurdoch University
Course code: TISCMUBCNUniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · South Street · WA

Course overview

Put your curiosity to work as you investigate crime from a scientific viewpoint. Our course is unique in WA as it focuses on biology and life sciences forensics as well as crime scene investigation and chemistry.

Industry terms such as forensic palynology (the use of pollen grains to connect a suspect to a crime scene), forensic anthropology (the identification of skeletal remains) and forensic entomology (the insects that decompose human remains) will become part of your professional vocabulary as you get hands-on training in these areas.

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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.
Career Opportunities
Crime scene officer, forensic biologist, forensic investigator, forensic toxicologist, wildlife forensic officer
Majors
Forensic Biology and Toxicology

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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Student profile

Total students842
#2023
Higher education entry231 · 27.43%
27.43%
School leavers (ATAR)307 · 36.46%
36.46%
Secondary education42 · 4.99%
4.99%
Vocational pathway78 · 9.26%
9.26%
Other entry pathways69 · 7.01%
7.01%
International students125 · 14.85%
14.85%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA