Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)/Bachelor of Biomedical Science

This double degree combines studies in biomedicine and biotechnology, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.

Biomedical science allows you to understand how the human body functions, and the responses of the body to various diseases, exercise, diet, internal disturbances, and environmental influences.

Biotechnology allows you to learn how techniques in molecular biology and genetics are applied to diagnosing genes that cause cancer and disease, designing proteins that could, make crops and livestock less vulnerable to disease, and making food safer.

You’ll complete studies in foundational subjects such as cell biology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology, and advanced subjects in systemic diseases, genomics, designer proteins and computational biology.

Graduates work in research, production and testing positions in government and private laboratories. High performing graduates from this program have been successful in obtaining admission to post-graduate studies in medicine.

Potential employers include:

• government (including CSIRO and Melbourne Water)
• medical research institutes (including WEHI)
• hospitals
• universities
• private industry.

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students. 

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