Undergraduate

Bachelor of Biomedicine

  • Course code: B-BMED
  • VTAC code: 3800538051
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Duration
3 years full time / 6 years part time
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On campus (Parkville)
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Intake
February, July
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Overview

Honours is available for this course

Course description

The Bachelor of Biomedicine offers 16 majors across a range of biomedical disciplines. If you're interested in entering the health professions, Biomedicine is an ideal choice.

The Bachelor of Biomedicine prepares you for the challenges of healthcare delivery and biomedical research. At the core of the degree is knowledge of the normal structure and function of the body and consideration of the determinants of disease.

You’ll develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, the analysis of evidence and communication.

Key Features

  • You'll benefit from core subjects available only to Biomedicine students throughout all year levels, providing a strong foundation across the breadth of biomedical science disciplines. You'll also choose from 16 majors, allowing you to deepen your understanding in an area that truly sparks your interest.
  • In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in biomedical science. Second year core subjects are designed to highlight the connections between different biomedical disciplines, enhancing your understanding of the human body in all its complexity. In your third year, core subjects will take on either a clinical focus (Molecule to Malady) or a population health focus (Frontiers in Biomedicine), bringing together all the elements of your Biomedicine journey.

Course structure

Students must complete 300 points comprising:

  • 225 points of core (biomedicine/science discipline) subjects including:
    • At least 75 points at Level 1 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents.
    • At least 62.5 points at Level 2 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents.
    • At least 75 points at Level 3 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents and including the 50 points of a prescribed major.
  • 50 points of breadth subjects including at least 12.5 points at Level 2 or Level 3
  • 25 points (either biomedicine/science discipline subjects or breadth subjects) at Level 1, 2 or 3

Note:

  • No more than 125 points at Level 1 may be included in the Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • No more than 37.5 points of breadth at Level 1 may be included in the Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Progression: Students must normally complete 50 points of study at one subject year level before proceeding to the next subject year level. In particular, at least 50 points at Level 1, including BIOL10002 Biomolecules & Cells, BIOL10003 Genes & Environment and CHEM10006 Chemistry for Biomedicine must be completed before students may proceed to Level 2 core subjects.

The core (biomedicine/science discipline) component of the Bachelor of Biomedicine is comprised of:

Core subjects (150 points):
  • 50 points at first year level plus 25 points from a set of electives.
  • 50 points at second year level.
  • 25 points at third year level.
Major sequence at third year level (50 points):
  • 50 points of a major in a biomedicine discipline. The subjects taken in the major would normally follow on from relevant compulsory and selective subjects chosen at the second year level. Some Level 3 subjects only require the core compulsory subjects as prerequisites.
  • A number of majors or specialisations within some majors cannot be completed within three years (six semesters) from a mid-year start date due to subject availability (possible exception for students eligible for advanced standing). You should pay close attention to prerequisite subjects in the degree and when they are offered to avoid any unnecessary delays to your course.
Elective subjects (25 points):
  • Non-compulsory biomedicine/science discipline subjects approved as core in this course. At least 12.5 points must be at Level 2.
  • At least 25 points from the Foundation Electives Subject List
The benefit of breadth

One of the great advantages of our degree is the opportunity to dedicate up to a quarter of your studies to areas beyond the sciences, through what we call 'breadth' subjects. This exposure to different ways of thinking, various interests, and a wider range of career paths is incredibly enriching.

Breadth is all about shaping your interests and creating new opportunities. You can foster existing passions like music, creative arts, or law, and at the same time, enhance your prospects in professional health fields. Some popular breadth subjects among our Bachelor of Biomedicine students include:

  • Our Planet, Our Health
  • Drugs That Shape Society
  • Drawing With Anatomy
  • Positive Leadership and Careers
  • Foundations of Information Systems
  • Privacy Law and Social Networks
  • AUSLAN and Visual Communication
  • Health From a Different Perspective

With some additional study, you can even pursue a concurrent diploma alongside your Biomedicine degree, adding another layer to your unique skillset.

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