Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Overview

La Trobe’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science is ideal for students interested in human biology and allows you to tailor the degree toward your career interests. Combining the fields of biology and medical science, you’ll open doors to careers across high-demand sectors including education, healthcare, media and research. In your first … For more content click the Read more button below. In your second year, build on these foundations with advanced topics in biomedical sciences that underpin your knowledge across chemistry, metabolic biochemistry, pharmacology and the growing need for expertise in immunology. In your third and final year, deepen your expertise across topics including applied immunology, cancer research, response to infectious disease, and cardiovascular and neurological systems. Get personalised advice from our supportive staff who can help you align your degree with your career aspirations. With further study, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science can serve as a pathway into a highly sought-after career in physiotherapy, speech pathology, medicine or dentistry. You’ll learn: Molecular and cell biologyUnderstand the function of biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels, and how they relate to medical research and biotechnology.Human physiologyGain insight into how the systems of the body work, including the cardiovascular and neurological systems, and how the regulation of these impact our health outcomes.Infectious and non-infectious diseaseDiscover how infectious diseases, like viruses, and non-infectious diseases, like cancers, are caused. Explore the latest understanding of how to prevent, diagnose and treat different types of disease.Clinical biochemistry and haematologyDelve into some of the most common areas of clinical pathology – from examining and analysing blood, to investigating biochemical components such as enzymes, hormones and proteins. Learn how to affect positive change across clinical pathology environments.Your career in medical science is waiting for you.

In your first year, develop fundamental knowledge in areas across chemistry, bioscience and health.

In your second year, build on these foundations with advanced topics in biomedical sciences that underpin your knowledge across chemistry, metabolic biochemistry, pharmacology and the growing need for expertise in immunology.

In your third and final year, deepen your expertise across topics including applied immunology, cancer research, response to infectious disease, and cardiovascular and neurological systems.

Get personalised advice from our supportive staff who can help you align your degree with your career aspirations. With further study, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science can serve as a pathway into a highly sought-after career in physiotherapy, speech pathology, medicine or dentistry.

You’ll learn:

Molecular and cell biology
- Understand the function of biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels, and how they relate to medical research and biotechnology.
Human physiology
- Gain insight into how the systems of the body work, including the cardiovascular and neurological systems, and how the regulation of these impact our health outcomes.
Infectious and non-infectious disease
- Discover how infectious diseases, like viruses, and non-infectious diseases, like cancers, are caused. Explore the latest understanding of how to prevent, diagnose and treat different types of disease.
Clinical biochemistry and haematology
- Delve into some of the most common areas of clinical pathology – from examining and analysing blood, to investigating biochemical components such as enzymes, hormones and proteins. Learn how to affect positive change across clinical pathology environments.

Your career in medical science is waiting for you.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Janelle Page

Location(s)

Singapore (PSB)

Course instance contact

Janelle Page

Course duration (full time)

3 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 7 - Bachelor Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

International offshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Biomedical Science, students must complete 360 credit points consisting of:240 core credit points and120 elective credit points

Course structure
360 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Electives60 credit points

Level three120 credit points

Capstone15 credit points

Core45 credit points

Electives60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge in biomedical science that enables scientific rigour in the conduct and evaluation of scientific practice

Analyse, evaluate and apply scientific information from experiments, reports and peer-reviewed journals

Communicate biomedical knowledge and ideas to others effectively and professionally in written and oral reports

Apply biomedical knowledge, technical skills and professional judgement to develop evidence based solutions to complex biomedical, scientific and technical problems

Undertake self-directed learning to maintain appropriate professional knowledge and skill in biomedical science

Work independently and in teams to undertake professional projects and scientific tasks

Course features

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Career outcomes

Graduate ready to take on diverse roles in a wide range of sectors. With further study, you could also go on to a career in physiotherapy, speeth pathology, medicine or dentistry.

Possible roles include:

Clinical trial practitioner
- Perform a range of roles to ensure clinical trials are planned and carried out safely.
Biomedical researcher
- Help clinicians and health authorities diagnose and treat disease, using scientific testing methods to understand the effectiveness of treatments.
Health promotion officer
- Improve the health of individuals and communities through the promotion of health knowledge, disease prevention and other related issues.

Partner provider

PSB Academy (PSB)

Internal course relationships

Related honours

Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours

Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours)

External pathways

External pathways into this course

La Trobe University (LTU) has pathway arrangements with many partner institutions.If your institution has a pathway arrangement with LTU you may be eligible to receive credit and reduce the time it will take to complete your preferred LTU program.If you have qualifications from an institution that is not an LTU partner, credit into your LTU program will be assessed on a case by case basis.For further information or if you are unable to locate your previous institution/study, please contact our Future Students Centre.

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