Overview

In this double degree, you'll develop a solid legal grounding in the fundamentals of legal practice, and hone your skillset in advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution through intellectual and skills-based training. At the same time, you'll explore how the body works as you build essential knowledge in chemistry, bioscience and health.

By studying La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Biomedicine, you will:

explore legal topics such as dispute resolution, evidence and criminal procedure, contract law and company law, and public lawdevelop foundational knowledge in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, human physiology, infectious and non-communicable diseasechoose a biomedicine major in cancer, heart and brain diseases; immunology and infectious disease; physiology and pharmacology; or molecular and cellular biochemistryget hands-on experience through legal placements in community legal centres, law firms, government agencies and more, and build relationships with judges, magistrates and coronersgain practical biomedical experience with lab work, field work, internship opportunities and overseas exchange opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Burden of disease
Dispute resolution
Biomedical science
Legal institutions and methods
Molecular genetics
Molecules, genes and cells
Principles of criminal law
Principles of public law
Applications of chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 66 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

660 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Legal Studies View 179 other Bachelors in Legal Studies 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

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 116914E

copy of passport
current visa (if applicable)
academic qualifications including completion certificate and academic transcripts (in English translation if required)
evidence of your English language proficiency
any other information specified in the entry requirements for your course (please see course page for list of supplementary forms as required per course)
course syllabus for completed subjects if you are applying for Advanced Standing. These may include learning topics, assessment methods, textbooks, weekly teaching hours and credit points.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43600 AUD / year

≈ 43600 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13577 AUD / year

≈ 13577 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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By studying La Trobe University's Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Biomedicine, you will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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