Course overview
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
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 UWA Health Campus, located on the QEIIMC site in Nedlands.
- UWA is ranked 1st in WA for Human Biological Sciences (GRAS 2024)
- This degree may include laboratory-based learning, practical industry placements, and laboratory-based biomedical research, 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.
Health Policy Advisor or Advocate, Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, Laboratory Technician or Manager, Medical Practitioner*, Medical Scientist (Diagnostics)*, Medical/Biomedical Scientist or Researcher
*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. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Course record
Majors
- Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
- Anatomy and Human Biology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Exercise and Health
- Genetics
- Human Genomics
- Humanities in Health and Medicine
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Public Health
Career Opportunities
Clinical Trials Coordinator, Geneticist, Laboratory Technician or Manager, Medical Scientist (Diagnostics)*, Medical/Biomedical Scientist or Researcher, Microbiologist, Public Health Professional, Scientist
*Postgraduate study required
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
28-30Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
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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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA

