Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Find the human body fascinating? Study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at ACU and you’ll learn about the cause, nature, progression, and consequences of diseases, understand how they are diagnosed, and explore research aimed at their prevention and treatment. You’ll also gain laboratory experience in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Find the human body fascinating? Study a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at ACU and you’ll learn about the cause, nature, progression, and consequences of diseases, understand how they are diagnosed, and explore research aimed at their prevention and treatment. You’ll also gain laboratory experience in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. You will have the opportunity to complete a major in physiological pharmacology or a minor in pharmacology by enrolling in this degree.
Careers
The course prepares graduates for work as:
research scientists
pharmaceutical scientists
clinical trial coordinators
clinical trials researchers
scientific journalists and writers
technical officers or laboratory assistants
Graduates have pursued careers in:
pharmaceutical and medical technology industries
health regulation
health education
patient advocacy
consumer health program development
hospitals and public health
science communication
academic research
medical marketing and sales
Further study
An honours year is available to meritorious students, with a grade point average of 5.5, who meet the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours).
High-performing students will have the opportunity to gain a position on the facilitated interview pathway to the University of Notre Dame’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Sydney (T&Cs apply*).
*An ACU student must: (1) present a GPA greater than or equal to 6.0 over the entire program, (2) sit the GAMSAT test and achieve an overall GAMSAT score greater than or equal to 55, (3) complete the Casper situational judgement test, and (4) be ranked by Notre Dame in the top 5 of ACU’s Biomedical Science applicants applying for the MD program who have not otherwise been offered an interview. An offer of interview does not guarantee an offer of entry into the program.
Further, this offer is exclusive to those students who have applied for the MD program through the Graduate Entry Medical School Admissions System (GEMSAS) and listed the Notre Dame School of Medicine, Sydney as their first preference.
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REQUIREMENTS
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – 6.5 overall score (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – 58
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – Academic (TOEFL) – 79 (Writing – 24, Reading – 19, Speaking – 20, Listening – 20)
- ACU English Language Test – B
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) – 176
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an Australian education provider that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and the top 40 of Generation Y universities. Study options are offered in the areas of arts and humanities; business and IT; education; law; nursing and health sciences; philosophy and theology; psychology; sport and biological science. A degree at ACU involves much more than classes and study. Throughout the degree, students will hear and learn from industry leaders who bring their expertise to ACU to inspire a new generation of leaders. ACU has campuses across Brisbane, Adelaide, Ballarat, Blacktown, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Rome, and Strathfield.
