Overview

Throughout the Bachelor of Biomedical Science - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine programme from The University of Western Australia you'll be taught by medical practitioners involved in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions and by pathologists, researchers, physicians and medical scientists engaged in various disciplines of pathology.

You'll be given the opportunity to interact with traditional academic staff as well as working with professional pathologists from PathWest.

Your studies will combine practical sessions that demonstrate multidisciplinary approaches to pathology questions with up-to-date laboratory diagnostic scenarios. To prepare for success in a global workforce you'll develop your ability to communicate effectively and learn how to find, interpret and critically evaluate scientific information.

The theoretical components of the course are complemented by laboratory and tutorial classes utilising clinical material and cases, as well as relevant research topics within the field. You will apply scientific knowledge and techniques to these issues and engage in scientific problem solving.

Career opportunities:

After completing this major, you have numerous professional pathways on offer including employment in a wide range of allied and paramedical fields, university and hospital laboratory research, the health care or pharmaceutical industry and diagnostic laboratories.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Biology: Being Human

Molecular Biology of the Cell

Pathology of Body Systems

Immunobiology and Immune Diseases

Medical Genetics

Biotherapeutics and Regenerative Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 112 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science 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

82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 095001B

Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR):

All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)

11.5

Canadian High School (except Quebec)

70

French Baccalaureate

12

Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750

525

GCE A-Levels

9

German Abitur

3.3

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

15

Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE)

60

Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65

79

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

26

Malaysian STPM

11

Monash University Foundation Year

270

NCUK Foundation Program

9

Norwegian Vitnemål

3.8

Singapore - Cambridge A Levels

8

South African National Senior Certificate

4.6

South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)

330

Sweden Slutbetyg

15

Trinity College Foundation

300

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

12

University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program

66

US College Board Advanced Placements

8

US College Board SAT

1170

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Tuition Fees

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48700 AUD / year

≈ 48700 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place for domestic students.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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