Overview

The Biomedical and Health Sciences - Genetics course from Adelaide University takes a flexible and interdisciplinary approach, designed to give you the skills needed to thrive in today's ever-changing health landscape.

Prepare for a leading role in health with our Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences. Learn from top academics renowned in their fields. Study human anatomy using real specimens in specialised labs to translate theory into practice. Access high-tech learning environments, including simulation, to refine your skills.

Majoring in Genetics, you’ll learn how genetic material defines life. Discover the science that underpins the structure, function, transmission and evolution of genes. Explore the far-reaching impact of genetics across multiple sectors and industries, while considering its ethical implications.

You’ll also gain practical experience with a work placement in an industry or research setting. Graduate with sought-after skills in health and research, ready for a rewarding career in health and biomedicine or further postgraduate studies.

Career opportunities:

The Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences opens doors to limitless career options. With a major in Genetics, you might become a researcher, exploring the genome structures that underpin chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer or Alzheimer’s disease. You might break new ground with genetic modification, changing a cell’s fate and impacting disease outcomes. Or perhaps you’ll work in medical science liaison, communicating and translating research findings to industry and other stakeholders.

Your broad health expertise will also open opportunities as a:

Molecular and biomedical scientist
Medical researcher
Public health advisor
Health informatics coordinator
Laboratory research assistant
Healthcare and diagnostic product specialist
Science communicator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Neurological Diseases
Neuromotor Control of Human Movement
Human Motor Behaviour and Learning
Cellular and Systems Neurobiology
Integrated and Applied Systems Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gawler, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Health Sciences Genetics View 187 other Bachelors in Health Sciences 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

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 115679H

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50500 AUD / year

≈ 50500 AUD / year

Additional Details

National tuition - Commonwealth Supported

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Scholarships Information

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