Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences

    Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences

    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 25,325 / year(s)
    Next IntakeMay 26, 2026

    Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences

    About

    Overview

    • Complete a range of courses in human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, cell and molecular biology, nutrition and biochemistry and gain an understanding of what it is like to work in research and clinical science laboratories.
    • Experience hands-on learning in laboratory-based residential schools or fortnightly labs for most of the first-year courses and laboratory-based residential schools supported by online or on campus learning in your second year.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

    • English (Units 3 & 4, C), and
    • General Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

    We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

    It is also recommended that you have studied either Biology (Units 3 & 4, C), Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C), or Science (Units 3 & 4, C), or equivalent.

    English language requirements

    You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL), or if you're a domestic student you can apply to study UniSQ Ready courses TPP0122 and TPP0123.

    Career

    Career outcomes

    • As a graduate of this degree, you may have employment opportunities as a university and secondary school science laboratory technician or technical assistant in a public or private research laboratory. You will have contemporary laboratory skills to assist in roles in both research and teaching laboratories.
    • Are you a secondary school science teacher? Use this degree to upskill or enhance your employment opportunities. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    25,325 / year(s)

    Associate Degree of Biomedical Sciences

    University of Southern Queensland

    University of Southern Queensland

    Australia

    Australia, Toowoomba