OpenBachelor degreeNatural and Physical Sciences

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4301340181UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Develop a strong foundation in the medical sciences and advanced laboratory skills with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Victoria University. With a biomedical science degree, you can embark on an exciting career in biomedical research or continue to postgraduate health courses. At VU, you’ll combine hands-on practical experimentation and online interactive learning to gain in-depth knowledge of how the human body works. You’ll understand physiology, anatomy and cell biology, and examine the causes, diagnosis and treatment of disease at molecular, cellular and system levels. You’ll study: anatomy and physiology nutrition biochemistry cell biology medical microbiology immunology molecular biology human genetics pharmacology. With a focus on team-based learning, your biomedical science degree will help you build critical thinking, intellectual, analytical, organisational, personal and interpersonal skills to support your exciting future career.

Entry requirements

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

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Bridging and enabling courses

Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.

Foundation course or equivalent.

Higher Education studies

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent), or completion of two units of Higher Education studies.

Applicants with VET study

VET studies

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent), or completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Applicants with work and life experience

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement.

Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc.

Work/Life Experience

Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health Sciences or similar, or applicants that completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago, plus units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent), and a study score of 20 of one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education (or equivalent).

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.