Overview

In your first year, develop fundamental knowledge in areas across chemistry, bioscience and health, with an additional focus on psychology and how to work with individuals in health and human services settings.

In your second year, build on these foundations with advanced topics in biomedical sciences that underpin your knowledge across chemistry, metabolic biochemistry, pharmacology and the growing need for expertise in immunology.

In your third and final year, deepen your expertise across topics including applied immunology, cancer research, response to infectious disease, and cardiovascular and neurological systems. You can also choose to put your learning into practice with an elective placement. Previous students have undertaken internships with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute, Hexima and AdAlta. High-performing students may also have the opportunity to secure a vacation scholarship – a hands-on experience in a research laboratory.

Get personalised advice from our supportive staff who can help you align your degree with your career aspirations. With further study, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science at La Trobe University can serve as a pathway into a highly sought-after career in physiotherapy, speech pathology, medicine or dentistry.

Career outcomes

Studying biomedical science can provide you with career opportunities across a range of health-related areas. Depending on your interests you may find employment in:

Biomedical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries
Medical sales
Education
Media and communications
Hospital and government departments

If you chose to pursue further study you may also find employment in areas including data science, allied health, research, echocardiography and health promotion. Providing you meet all entry requirements this degree can also lead you into postgraduate research and postgraduate studies in dentistry and medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Chemistry

Human Biosciences

Making Sense of Data

Molecules, Genes and Cells

Pharmacology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-28 00:00:00 , National
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

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albury, Australia
Bendigo, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 062549E

Subject prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

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45800 AUD / year

≈ 45800 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

10082 AUD / year

≈ 10082 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Commonwealth supported places (CSP): Available for this course

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Scholarships Information

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