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Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Albany

ProviderThe University of Western Australia
Course code: TISCUABMDUniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesAugust 2026 · Albany Centre · WA

Course overview

Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

Our Bachelor of Biomedical Science encompasses the biological basis of human structure and function, and the application of this knowledge to disease, wellbeing and society. It’s an exciting degree designed to meet growing global demand for health graduates. Some of your classes are held in cutting-edge labs at the UWA Health Campus, located on the QEIIMC site in Nedlands.

Why study this degree at UWA:

  • You’ll be taught by world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories and tutorial rooms and network with some of the world’s brightest minds
  • Classes are taught at the prestigious UWA Health Campus, located on the QEIIMC site in Nedlands.
  • This degree may include laboratory-based learning, practical industry placements, or research projects, ensuring you are ready to enter the global workforce

Career opportunities:

  • This degree could lead to careers in designing medicines to alleviate symptoms or vaccines to prevent diseases, or impacting public health policy.
  • Medical researcher, policy adviser, health promotion officer, exercise physiologist, biochemist, laboratory manager, pharmacist*, medical practitioner* * Postgraduate studies required.

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. To find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals, visit uwa.edu.au/students/employability

Course record

Career Opportunities
Public health professional, scientist, science educator, cultural adviser, research, exercise scientist, geneticist, clinical trials coordinator, microbiologist, biochemist, molecular biologist.
Majors

Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing

Anatomy and Human Biology 

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Genetics

Human Genomics

Microbiology and Immunology

Neuroscience

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Pharmacology

Physiology

Public Health

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 students589
#2023
Higher education entry128 · 21.73%
21.73%
School leavers (ATAR)387 · 65.71%
65.71%
Secondary education0 · 0.00%
0.00%
Vocational pathway7 · 1.19%
1.19%
Other entry pathways32 · 5.43%
5.43%
International students35 · 5.94%
5.94%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Albany CentreWAAugust 2026
  • Albany CentreWAFebruary 2026
  • Albany CentreWA