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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Australia

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What will I learn?

Find the human body fascinating? Study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at ACU and you'll learn about the cause, nature, progression, and consequences of diseases, understand how they are diagnosed, and explore research aimed at their prevention and treatment. You'll also gain laboratory experience in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. You will have the opportunity to complete a major in physiological pharmacology or a minor in pharmacology by enrolling in this degree.

Careers

The course prepares graduates for work as:

research scientists

pharmaceutical scientists

clinical trial coordinators

clinical trials researchers

scientific journalists and writers

technical officers or laboratory assistants

Graduates have pursued careers in:

pharmaceutical and medical technology industries

health regulation

health education

patient advocacy

consumer health program development

hospitals and public health

science communication

academic research

medical marketing and sales

Further study

An honours year is available to meritorious students, with a grade point average of 5.5, who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours).

High-performing students will have the opportunity to gain a position on the facilitated interview pathway to the University of Notre Dame's Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Sydney (T&Cs apply*).

*An ACU student must: (1) present a GPA greater than or equal to 6.0 over the entire program, (2) sit the GAMSAT test and achieve an overall GAMSAT score greater than or equal to 55, (3) complete the Casper situational judgement test, and (4) be ranked by Notre Dame in the top 5 of ACU's Biomedical Science applicants applying for the MD program who have not otherwise been offered an interview. An offer of interview does not guarantee an offer of entry into the program.

Further, this offer is exclusive to those students who have applied for the MD program through the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS) and listed the Notre Dame School of Medicine, Sydney as their first preference.

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Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health Sciences

CRICOS

084789G

Study options

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$26,080.00 (US$ 17,208) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 March 2025

Venue

Australian Catholic University - Brisbane Campus

1100 Nudgee Road,

BANYO,

Queensland,

4014, BRISBANE, Australia

Full Time (3 years)

Tuition fees
A$26,080.00 (US$ 17,208) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

3 March 2025

Venue

Melbourne Campus

115 Victoria Parade,

FITZROY,

Victoria,

3065, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Adjustment factors

If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.

Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5 overall score (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) - 58
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL) - 79 (Writing - 24, Reading - 19, Speaking - 20, Listening - 20)
  • ACU English Language Test - B
  • Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) - 176

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

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About Australian Catholic University

ACU is 1st in Australia and 2nd globally for promoting healthy living and wellbeing with world-class research and teaching (THE 2024 Impact Rankings).

  • Top 2% of all universities (THE World Rankings 2024)
  • 1st in Australia for graduates’ collaborative skills-QILT 2022
  • 5 stars for Full-time postgraduate employment (GUG 2024)
  • Top 100 world young universities (THE Young University 2024)

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