Overview

In the Biomedicine - Human Structure and Function program at University of Melbourne you’ll get hands-on experience using human cadavers to understand the relationship between human structure and function while being introduced to elements of relevant fields such as physiology, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology and zoology.

This major is a great pathway to further study in medicine and health sciences. The Human Structure and Function major explains how the human body works, based on a deep understanding of the relationship between human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience and more.

Career outcomes

This major opens up career opportunities in areas including:

medical and health-related sciences
pharmaceutical research
research in university departments and in hospitals

research work in applied anatomy and physiology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neurophysiology: Neurons and Circuits
Techniques for Investigation of Disease
Biomedical Science Research Project
Advanced Human Physiology
Clinical and Translational Physiology
Physiology: Adapting to Challenges

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-04 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Physiology Pathology View 4 other Bachelors in Pathology in Australia

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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

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 058838G

Entry score 2023 - 95.00 GUARANTEED ENTRY

Lowest ATAR selected 2023 - 86.70 GUIDE ONLY

Prerequisites

These are the subjects (with minimum scores) you must have completed to be eligible for entry to this course.

Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in Chemistry and in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.

English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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59851 AUD / year

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Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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