Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences

    Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 36,092 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences

    About

    Study the inner workings of the human body while also gaining perspectives across the broader health sector. The Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences offers a sophisticated curriculum that provides knowledge and experiential learning to create major health advances.

    With a choice of eight majors, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your studies to suit your interests and future needs. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge in your chosen disciplines and during your final year of study, you’ll participate in a research or industry placement under the supervision of qualified staff.

    You’ll graduate with relevant and transferable skills that are highly sought after in research and health industries and be able to respond to expected global health workforce shortages. Get ready for a career in the dynamic and ever-growing health sector.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    Secondary education (Year 12)

    • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

    Vocational Education and Training (VET)

    • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

    Higher education study

    • Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification from a recognised higher education institution.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Your options post-graduation will be endless. You could find yourself developing vaccines, performing diagnostic testing, or conducting laboratory research that solves health challenges.

    Career outcomes are diverse and include:

    • Clinical trial coordinator
    • Cardiac physiologist, neurophysiologist
    • Embryologist
    • Medical researcher
    • Public health advisor
    • Health informatics coordinator
    • Laboratory research assistant
    • Clinical operations manager
    • Healthcare and diagnostic product specialist.

    Industry trends

    Health workers are critical to the function of modern society, but the World Health Organization predicts a global health workforce shortage of 10 million people by 2030 (WHO Global Monitoring Report, 2023). This demand for skilled workers, along with Adelaide University’s pioneering health education and research, ensures you’ll be in demand when you graduate. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    36,092 / year(s)
    Bachelor of Biomedical and Health Sciences
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide