Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Develop a comprehensive understanding of human biology through the Bachelor of Biomedical Science. Emerge with the expertise and practical skills to contribute to disease diagnosis and treatment across molecular, cellular and systems levels. You will become proficient in biological sciences and disease mechanisms to empower you to enact meaningful change.

Explore areas such as early disease detection, disease progression, treatment strategies, and advancements in pharmaceutical science aimed at enhancing health outcomes. Customise your degree by selecting from a range of specialisations, allowing you to explore your interests and become a specialist in your chosen field. Prepare for your future career with extensive practical training opportunities. Engage in hands-on learning experiences in our state-of-the-art laboratories, apply your knowledge in real-world biomedical contexts, and gain valuable industry exposure through 80 to 160 hours of work placement.

Want to make a real difference in people’s lives?

Gain a world-class degree from a university ranked in the top 1% globally for life sciences and medicine*.

The flexibility of Deakin's Bachelor of Biomedical Science opens doors to fulfilling careers in various fields encompassing health, science, or related disciplines. From research and laboratory technology to pharmaceuticals, genetic engineering, and medical sales, graduates are equipped with a versatile skill set that paves the way for diverse career paths within the biomedical sciences and beyond.

You will build your fundamental knowledge of human biology and health and focus on one of six specialisations:

• environmental health
• infection and immunity
• medical biotechnology
• medical genomics
• molecular life sciences
• pharmaceutical science.

Your chosen specialisation, along with three open elective units and work placement experience, enables you to tailor your degree to your unique passions and career aspirations. You will learn more about the biomedical science topics that matter to you, get more out of your qualification and enhance your employability once you graduate.

Everything you learn through this course is supported by practical and authentic experiences. Take the theory you learn in the classroom and apply it in our laboratory. Then take your observations from the lab and test them in real-life biomedicine settings through work placement opportunities.

You will obtain crucial industry experience through 80 to 160 hours of work placement. Not only will you be getting hands-on with the latest tools and facilities, but you will also develop valuable professional networks and experience firsthand what it’s like to be a biomedical scientist.

The next generation of biomedical scientists need more than just technical prowess to adapt to an evolving industry. That’s why we’ve introduced career education to the curriculum. You will cover topics relating to career readiness and develop transferable soft skills, such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy and teamwork – everything you need to become a highly sought-after graduate and valued employee.

*2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject

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