Bachelor of Biomedicine / Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Be an expert at the nexus of law and medicine

When you study this combined degree, you’ll gain in-demand expertise at the intersection of law and science. Develop an in-depth understanding of scientific, biotechnology and legal principles in a commercial and regulatory context.

If you choose not to practise law, a strong legal understanding and the ability to apply logical reasoning means that law graduates are extremely competitive for employment opportunities in a range of different career sectors.

Throughout your degree you’ll gain hands-on experience - with opportunities to work on real cases, while gaining essential courtroom experience.

Course overview

You'll study core courses in biomedical science and law that provide advanced theoretical knowledge in:

• anatomy
• bioinformatics
• cell and molecular biology
• criminal law
• company law
• equity and trusts

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

You could find a career in a range of industries including as a researcher or solicitor. Or you could become an expert in commercialisation, testing and innovative therapies or in-house legal counsel for medical corporations.

In today's world, professionals with expertise in both biotechnology and law are highly sought after.

• law
• solicitor
• barrister
• IP lawyer and policy influencer
• corporate lawyer
• law clerk
• biomedical industries
• pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries
• commercialisation/entrepreneurship
• research and academia
• medicine and allied health
• secondary education