
Overview
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
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this Bachelor of Biomedical Science offered at Victoria University , students will be able to:
- Critically review biological determinants of health, well-being and disease and explain how they manifest in both local and global contexts;
- Critically analyse and interrogate primary literature in biomedical science and map the principles of scientific research and experimental design including the use of statistical methods relevant to biomedical science;
- Apply and adapt a broad and coherent knowledge base in physiology, anatomy, molecular cell biology and applied research to analyse complex problems in health and disease;
- Evaluate current advances in medical interventions/therapeutics to investigate and propose solutions to contemporary, emerging and future-oriented issues in Biomedical Science;
As the exciting and crucially important field of medical research continues to grow, you can use your biomedical science degree to get involved in the medical discoveries of the future.
Career
Choose from a wide range of technical and scientific positions on medical research projects, which are often funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council, other agencies in government, and private sector laboratories in universities, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.
You could also find work in pharmaceutical and nutrition companies, hospitals and medical clinics, and research organisations, with job titles such as:
- medical researcher
- scientific journalist
- medical laboratory scientist
- science laboratory specialist.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Biological Systems
- Mathematics and Statistics for Biomedicine
- Functional Anatomy of the Trunk
- Functional Anatomy for the Limbs
- Human Physiology
- Chemistry
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Saint Albans, Australia
Disciplines
Biomedical Science View 98 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in AustraliaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 092499F
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
- A study score of 20 of one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, any Mathematics or Physical Education.
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
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International
36400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18200 AUD per semester during 36 months.
- Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for eligible Australian citizens
- Indicative full fee for full-time domestic students: AU$9,314 per year (2025)
- Indicative fee for full-time international students: AU$19,100/semester (2026)
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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