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Bachelor of Biomedical Science in Genetics and Biotechnology

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

Course overview

DNA, RNA, proteins and metabolites – these are the molecules essential for functions of life. Understanding their structure and function is the foundation of molecular and genetic discoveries that could cure disease, increase crop productivity or even solve criminal cases.

Learn how to solve problems at the molecular level, with the most up-to-date knowledge and training in molecular genetics. You’ll gain the molecular biology skills you need to analyse molecular samples, and learn how to apply them across widespread fields including animal science, biomedical science, conservation biology, crop and pasture science, forensics, marine science and medicine.

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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. 

Majors
Genetics and molecular biology
Career Opportunities
Bioinformatician, genetic engineer, molecular biologist, molecular biotechnologist, research scientist or university academic

Entry requirements

Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

  • All applicants Admissions requirements can be found at the Genetics and Molecular Biology page. Further information on Admissions pathways for Murdoch can be found in the Admission Pathways Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study Completed VET qualification of Certificate IV or above. Applicants with work and life experience STAT is accepted for entry. Elements considered: Written English and either Verbal or Quantitative. Mature Age Pathway - An interview and portfolio submission is available to applicants who do not meet Entry Requirements through previous study but who feel they have relevant work and life experience.
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 pathways59 · 7.01%
7.01%
International students125 · 14.85%
14.85%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • South StreetWAAugust 2026
  • South StreetWAFebruary 2026
  • South StreetWA