Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Discover the latest in globally relevant biomedical practices, and gain the theoretical and hands-on skills to prepare yourself for a dynamic career in modern medical science.

Biomedical scientists provide the foundation of modern healthcare and assist in developing treatments for diseases. Through cancer screening, diagnosing HIV, designing new drugs and managing food poisoning and infection control, biomedical scientists are making incredible advances in modern medical science. Working in partnership with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, they carry out clinical tests, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and research the causes and cures for disease. By understanding how the human body works and what goes wrong in disease, biomedical scientists apply their knowledge to develop new treatments.

This brand new, three-year program provides you with both the breadth and the depth of modern biomedical science. Your courses will cover the broad areas of molecular and cellular biology through to body systems. Take the opportunity to specialise in one or more of these areas in your third year if you wish. You’ll learn the scientific process through activities ranging from experimental design and hands-on experiments to computer modelling.

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Biomedical scientist
Prosthetic/orthotic technician
IVF scientist
Embryologist
Medical laboratory scientist

Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) – Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic – Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE – A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES – Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.