Biomedical Science

Overview

Respond to changing technology and breakthroughs in understanding human diseases, with the Biomedical Science program from University of New England. You'll gain an understanding of the human body's molecular and physiological mechanisms and knowledge of how diseases manifest in the body to take with you on your chosen career path.

At UNE, our small class sizes and hands-on approach set us apart. Our friendly academic staff have years of real-world experience and are committed to ensuring that you are equipped with not only up-to-date knowledge and extensive specialised practical skills, but also the tools to enable you to pursue lifelong learning and thrive and in the rapidly-changing world of biomedical science.

Build on an excellent foundation in biomedical science and open doors for further postgraduate study, by pursuing a research honours year in the Bachelor of Science with Honours or undertake a Master of Science. You are eligible to apply for admission to candidature for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) with sufficient grades from either of these courses.

Career outcomes

With a Bachelor of Biomedical Science from UNE, your knowledge and applied skills in modern bioscience will add value to roles in the rapidly evolving fields of biomedical research and clinical science.

Our graduates are employed in many sectors, including government health departments, hospitals, pathology and biotechnology laboratories, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry and public and private biomedical research institutions.

Some of the careers you could consider include:

• research scientist
• medicine
• pharmaceutical development
• medical scientist
• clinical physiologist
• laboratory assistant/technician.