Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Highlights High degree of flexibility with option to select one major and two minor study areas that align with your interests. Develop industry-relevant practical skills and use cutting-edge technology in laboratory classes which start during first year. Gain experience through a supervised work placement in an industry, clinical, or research-oriented…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- High degree of flexibility with option to select one major and two minor study areas that align with your interests.
- Develop industry-relevant practical skills and use cutting-edge technology in laboratory classes which start during first year.
- Gain experience through a supervised work placement in an industry, clinical, or research-oriented workplace.
- Be taught by science leaders who have made groundbreaking discoveries in biomedical science.
- Widen your career possibilities by pairing this degree with one in business, law or mathematics.
- Start online unavailable. This course is only available to you if you can attend classes on campus. It is not possible to start this course online.
Biomedical scientists study how the body works, investigate how disease or injury interferes with normal function, and develop new treatment strategies that help restore function. Skilled in using a variety of cutting-edge technologies, biomedical scientists have been responsible for major health advances including the development of vaccines, antibiotics and stem cell therapies.
Why choose this course?
You will have a high degree of course flexibility with the option to select a major and two minor areas of study that align with your interests, and prepare you for areas of emerging priority and employment.
The course has very large practical focus; you will be in the laboratory from week one and working on real biomedical and scientific problems throughout the course.
You may also complete studies in complementary areas from across the university including behavioural science, law, mathematics, engineering, business, nutrition and physical activity, criminology and policing, journalismand Indigenous Knowledges.
You will learn from leading researchers from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, the Translational Research Institute and partner research facilities at major Brisbane hospitals. QUT researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries in cancer biology, infectious diseases, tissue engineering and vaccine development.
Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to develop industry-relevant practical skills and use cutting-edge technology in modern and well-equipped laboratories.
Careers and outcomes
Our graduates are employed locally, nationally and overseas and work for research institutes, universities, hospitals and biotechnology companies. There are increasing opportunities in consultancy, science journalism and companies involved in the development and marketing of new diagnostic and treatment products. This course also provides a solid grounding for you to pursue postgraduate study in medicine and other health disciplines.
Graduates who complete the clinical physiology minor as part of their studies may also work as a sleep scientist, neuroscientist, respiratory scientist or cardiac scientist.
This course also provides a solid grounding for students wishing to pursue postgraduate study in medicine and allied health. Postgraduate study provides graduates with the opportunity to pursue leadership and management roles in biomedical science, and the knowledge and skills to operate their own research lab and create new products.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
