Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Australian Catholic University

Australian Catholic University

Australia, Sydney

University Rank:#851

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a Bachelor degree offered by Australian Catholic University across its Melbourne, Brisbane, and North Sydney campuses in Australia. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 3 years to complete. Students study across its Melbourne, Brisbane, and North Sydney campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The tuition fee is USD 22,619 / year, and the next intake is available from February 1, 2027.

About Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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 and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Australian Catholic University

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.

State	Prerequisites
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 Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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

22,619 / year

Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Australian Catholic University

Australian Catholic University

Australia, Sydney