Bachelor of Biomedicine

From day one, learn from experts and get hands-on experience in the lab with La Trobe's Bachelor of Biomedicine.

Start with how the body works as you build your fundamental knowledge of chemistry, bioscience and health. You'll take a close look at infectious diseases, including the factors that drive epidemics and pandemics.

Then take on more advanced topics in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and human physiology. Choose subjects in data analysis, disease prevention and control, and lab-based work that'll prepare you for careers in biomedicine. Our supportive staff are available to help you tailor your degree with electives that align with the career you want. In your final year, you'll explore major health issues and how they affect people and society, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infections and neurological conditions.

Look to the future when you hear from alumni and industry guest speakers currently working in biomedicine and related careers. Plus, have the opportunity to add a voluntary internship to your degree and get practical industry experience while you study.

An undergraduate degree in biomedicine from La Trobe gives you the option to exit early with a Diploma or Associate Degree in Biomedicine. You can also pursue further study, such as a specialist postgraduate degree in audiology, physiotherapy, dietetic practice, genetic counselling, medicine or dentistry.

You'll learn:

• Biochemistry, molecular and cell biology
  • Understand the function of various biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels and how they relate to medical research and biotechnology.
• Human physiology
  • Gain insight into how the nervous, muscular, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems work and how the regulation of these impact health outcomes.
• Health data analysis and visualisation
  • Learn how to interpret and analyse complex health data to communicate insights to a range of stakeholders.
• Infectious and non-infectious disease
  • Discover how infectious and non-infectious diseases are caused and explore the latest understanding of how to prevent, diagnose and treat different types of disease.
• Biomedical science
  • Learn about the practical applications of biomedical science across drugs, clinical trials, ethics, and complementary medicines.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

You'll learn:

• Biochemistry, molecular and cell biology
  • Understand the function of various biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels and how they relate to medical research and biotechnology.
• Human physiology
  • Gain insight into how the nervous, muscular, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems work and how the regulation of these impact health outcomes.
• Health data analysis and visualisation
  • Learn how to interpret and analyse complex health data to communicate insights to a range of stakeholders.
• Infectious and non-infectious disease
  • Discover how infectious and non-infectious diseases are caused and explore the latest understanding of how to prevent, diagnose and treat different types of disease.
• Biomedical science
  • Learn about the practical applications of biomedical science across drugs, clinical trials, ethics, and complementary medicines.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.

Career outcomes

Prepare for diverse roles around the world in biomedicine, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in hospitals and government departments. Potential roles include:

• Medical scientist
  • Research human diseases and their prevention and treatment methods in a laboratory.
• Biotechnologist
  • Use your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, genetics, chemistry and more to develop new technologies, products or processes.
• Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Bring new medicines and health products to the market. Communicate product information to medical practitioners.
• Health promotion officer
  • Improve the health of individuals and communities through the promotion of health knowledge, disease prevention and other related issues.
• Food technologist
  • Develop healthy, safe and delicious food. Work to improve food products, processes and packaging.

You could also pursue further postgraduate study for research or career opportunities in dentistry, medicine or allied health.

How to apply

Apply now or ask us a question if you need more help. You can also call us on +61 3 9627 4805.

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