Bachelor of Biomedical Science
La Trobe University
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Campus location
Melbourne, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
AUD 38,600 / per year *
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Introduction
La Trobe's Bachelor of Biomedical Science explores human health and disease along with the underlying molecular basis of illnesses like Alzheimer's, malaria and cancer.
First-year foundational science subjects focus on biology and chemistry.
Second-year subjects - biosciences, medical science, biochemistry, genetics, anatomy, physiology and microbiology - will lead you towards your third-year specialization and postgraduate studies. You'll learn about the human body in health and sickness, and gain knowledge of medical biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases and neuroscience. You'll discover the symptoms of disease, learn how to analyze scientific and medical data, and do practical lab work.
Third-year advanced biochemistry and medical sciences internships and lab courses give you more hands-on experience. We'll also show you how to read, research and interpret scientific publications and teach you to meaningfully convey scientific and biomedical science information in writing.
Through this degree, you'll have access to the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science - our $100 million teachings and research facility. With our industry cadetship program, you can also gain workplace experience, building on your skills and industry connections.
First-year students may be eligible for Dean's Scholarship for Academic Excellence or other undergraduate scholarships. We also offer overseas study opportunities, including clinical placements and volunteering. You can apply to study this course through our Hallmark Scholars Program. See the listing for Hallmark Course Group C for more details.
Career Opportunities
Graduates find work in medical research institutes or government and private sector laboratories in hospitals, universities and pharmaceutical companies. Other areas you could choose include careers in administration or education that require biomedical science knowledge. Alternatively, a biomedical science degree is a prerequisite for postgraduate medicine and dentistry, and can be your stepping-stone to these courses.