Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedicine
La Trobe University
About
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedicine is a five year combined degree providing an accredited professional qualification in law, as well as a degree in biomedicine.
The program offers an innovative, high quality legal education with a social justice perspective and a real emphasis on hands-on experiences.
It includes all the compulsory law subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board for admission to the legal profession in Victoria and a wide range of law electives, relevant to Science such as Intellectual Property Law.
The specialised subject, Law and Medicine is a core subject in this degree.
In the biomedicine component of this degree, students will learn not only the theoretical underpinnings of biomedicine, but will also develop practical research and laboratory skills required to learn about the human body in health and sickness, and gain knowledge of medical biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, infectious diseases and neuroscience.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 7.
Structure
First year
| Semester | LAW1LIM | LAW1DR | MED1BSF | CORE CHOICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Legal Institutions and Methods | Dispute Resolution | Foundations of Biomedical Science | Choose a subject from List A |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Criminal Law | Principles of Public Law | Research & Evidence in Practice | Applications of Chemistry |
| Semester |
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| List A |
| List A |
Second year
| Semester | LAW2CTA | LAW2TOT | BIO1MGC | PHE1IDH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Contract Law A | Principles of Tort Law | Molecules, Genes and Cells | Individual Determinants of Health |
| Semester 2 | Contract Law B | Principles of Constitutional Law | Choose a subject from List B | Human Biosciences B |
| Semester |
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| List B |
| List B |
Third year
| Semester | LAW2FPL | LAW2STA | BCH2IBM | PAM2HP1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Foundations of Property Law | Statutory Interpretation | Introduction to Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Human Physiology 1 |
| Semester 2 | Civil Procedure | Real Property Law | Level 2 Law School Elective (15cps) | Metabolic Biochemistry & Cell Biology |
Fourth year
| Semester | LAW3CMP | LAW2ECP | OPTION | MED3ATA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Company Law | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | Level 3 Law School Elective (15cps) | Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science A |
| Semester 2 | Principles of Administrative Law | Law and Medicine | Human Physiology 2 | Advanced Topics in Medical Science B |
Fifth year
| Semester | MED3PRC | LAW3ETR | OPTION | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Practical Skills in Biomedical Science | Principles of Equity and Trusts | Level 3 Science Elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | Remedies | Legal Practice and Conduct | Choose a subject from List C | Level 3 Science Elective (15 cps) |
| Semester 2 | LAW4LPP - Legal Practice and Conduct - Clinical Placement (this subject is by application only) |
| Semester |
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| List C |
| List C |
| List C |
Entry requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the last two years)
Prerequisite
VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
ATAR (Compulsory)
This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
*N/A: Students not accepted in this category, NC: New course, N/P: Not published (includes categories with less than five students). Learn more about our processes View the 2020 ATAR distribution report for the Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedicine [195.9 KB].
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Humanities, Legal Studies, any Mathematics or Physics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with higher education study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Entire Academic Record (Compulsory)
This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
Applicants with work and life experience
Prerequisite
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Admission criteria
Academic Record (Compulsory)
Applicants who have not successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or equivalent are ineligible to apply for this course. This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
English Language Test Selection
Applicants who have undertaken studies in a language other than English must demonstrate that they have achieved the required minimum scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) or equivalent. Refer to Language requirements for further information.
Selection rank adjustments
Subject adjustments
VCE: A study score of 25 in Biology, Chemistry, any Humanities, Legal Studies, any Mathematics or Physics equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Special Access Schemes
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes see: Special access schemes
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