Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours)

The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) is a one-year full time course that allows you to build on your knowledge and accomplishments obtained in the Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

Progress your studies in biochemistry or microbiology and enhance your employability skills and take your first step towards a career in research, academia and beyond.

By completing an Honours year, you'll be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge in the field of biomedical science.

You'll conduct your own research project under the supervision and mentorship of La Trobe's expert staff, plus you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge biotechnology techniques through lectures and workshops conducted by La Trobe's leading researchers and in-field scientists.

To complement your research, you'll extend your essential scientific communication and presentation skills through seminars, projects and oral examinations.

Gain the advanced skills you'll need to successfully design and implement scientific investigations, analyse and interpret data and communicate scientific findings to a variety of audiences. You'll graduate prepared to enter the job market or pursue postgraduate studies.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Bachelor Degree Honours.

To complement your research, you'll extend your essential scientific communication and presentation skills through seminars, projects and oral examinations.

Gain the advanced skills you'll need to successfully design and implement scientific investigations, analyse and interpret data and communicate scientific findings to a variety of audiences. You'll graduate prepared to enter the job market or pursue postgraduate studies.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Bachelor Degree Honours.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

Honours in your major

You may be eligible to complete Honours in a major completed as part of your undergraduate degree. Your eligibility is subject to the availability and agreement of a suitable supervisor for the major and you meeting the entry requirements specific to that major. For more information, please see the University Handbook.

Career outcomes

Potential roles include:

• Medical scientist
  • Research human diseases and their prevention and treatment methods in a laboratory.
• Biotechnologist
  • Use your knowledge of biochemistry or microbiology 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.

Honours is also the best foundation for a postgraduate coursework degree, a higher degree by research or a career in academia. Complete the Honours program with distinction, and you could qualify for entry into the Masters by Research. If you're a high achiever, you could gain direct entry into a PhD.

How to apply

Discuss ideas for a thesis topic with your lecturers and tutors, secure the agreement of a supervisor and then apply online.

Note: Some courses start earlier than the standard semester, term or study period. Applications for these courses close one week prior. Always check your course's start date to ensure your application is submitted in time.

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