Course overview
Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)
The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) is a practical degree providing learning across a broad area of health and medical disciplines, designed to articulate with UWA’s health professional degrees. Multiple specialisations within the biomedical disciplines are offered to enable breadth and depth of learning in your field of interest, including Aboriginal Health, Human Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Physiology, Pharmacology Microbiology and Pathology.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- You’ll be taught by world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories and teaching spaces
- You’ll learn from and network with many bright minds, including the state’s leading clinicians and biomedical scientists
- You’ll engage with your fellow students and expert teaching academics from day one at UWA and in two units every semester, creating an exceptional cohort feel and student experience
You'll learn:
- An in-depth understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease.
- Essential skills that impact the health of people in our communities.
- To choose your specialisation to gain expertise in the field, ensuring job-readiness.
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
Career Opportunities
Audiologist*, Dentist*, Genetic Counsellor*, Medical Practitioner*, Medical Scientist (diagnostics), Medical/Biomedical Researcher, Microbiologist, Optometrist*, Pharmacist*, Podiatrist*
* Postgraduate studies required.
Majors
- Medical Science (Extended Major)
Apply through TISC using Assured Pathway codes:
- Integrated Dental Sciences (Extended Major)
- Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice (Extended Major)
- Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences (Extended Major)
Entry requirements
Switch between domestic ATAR data and international qualification equivalents.
IB Diploma
24-26Use the ATAR 70 band together with the relevant qualification and prerequisite requirements.
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.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- CrawleyWAAugust 2026
- CrawleyWAFebruary 2026
- CrawleyWA

