Bachelor of Biomedical Science

    Bachelor of Biomedical Science

    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 22,282 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2027

    Bachelor of Biomedical Science

    About

    Overview

    Find the human body fascinating? Study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at ACU and you’ll learn about the cause, nature, progression, and consequences of diseases, understand how they are diagnosed, and explore research aimed at their prevention and treatment. You'll also gain laboratory experience in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. You will have the opportunity to complete a major in physiological pharmacology or a minor in pharmacology by enrolling in this degree.

    ACU strongly encourages students to be fully vaccinated. With our industry and community placement partners requiring vaccination, and with public health orders regularly changing - students can avoid interruption to their studies, placement and graduation requirements by becoming fully vaccinated.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    StatePrerequisites

    New South Wales

    Any two units of English (Standard) (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) (Band 4), any 2 units of mathematics (Band 2)

    Queensland

    English (Units 3 & 4, C); any combination of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)

    Victoria

    Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL, and a study score of at least 25 in Mathematics (any).

    Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.

    International applicants

    An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).

    Career

    Careers

    The course prepares graduates for work as:

    • research scientists
    • pharmaceutical scientists
    • clinical trial coordinators
    • clinical trials researchers
    • scientific journalists and writers
    • technical officers or laboratory assistants


    Graduates have pursued careers in:

    • pharmaceutical and medical technology industries
    • health regulation
    • health education
    • patient advocacy
    • consumer health program development
    • hospitals and public health
    • science communication
    • academic research
    • medical marketing and sales

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    22,282 / year

    Bachelor of Biomedical Science

    Australian Catholic University

    Australian Catholic University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney