Bachelor of Biomedical Science

If you are passionate about the field of biomedicine then this Bachelor's degree ticks all the boxes.

Completed in three years of full-time study, this degree provides a gateway to a rewarding career in a range of health-related fields.

Over the course of your studies you will gain a strong understanding of advanced scientific investigations that will prepare you for a career as a biochemist, researcher or biomedical scientist.

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science consists of 24 courses:

Three Core Curriculum courses

• Introduction to Philosophy
• Introduction to Theology
• Ethics

17 required courses

• Introduction to Biological Sciences
• Human Structure and Function
• Molecular and Cell Biology
• Health Communications
• Introduction to Physical Sciences
• Anatomy and Physiology of Body Systems
• Data Analysis and Experimental Design
• Developmental Psychology
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Physiology of Exercise
• Human Genetics
• Immunology
• Pathology
• Infectious Disease
• Neuroscience
• Reproductive Biology

Three elective courses

• Students choose three courses from Health Sciences, Arts & Sciences, Business, and/or Counselling.

One industry practicum

• Biomedical Science Practicum (150 hours)

More information about the courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Regulations & Planner.

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy minimum requirements outlined at admission requirements. These include those relating to age and English Language Proficiency. We also consider your application more broadly – your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education:

• Indicative ATAR of 70 with a score of 50+ in ATAR English, ATAR Literature or ATAR English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD)
• OR
• Minimum International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24

Applicants with Higher Education Study

• Other university studies completed at undergraduate level or higher, a minimum of 4 successfully completed subjects;
• OR
• Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program or of another Enabling Program at a level deemed sufficient by the University.

Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

• Completed AQF Certificate IV or higher in a relevant discipline, from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since then, but with relevant work and life experience. Such experience may include, but is not limited to:

• STAT scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section are required
• OR
• Mature-age completion of two Year 12 WACE or HSC exams with a resulting ATAR of 70 or above
• OR
• Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) or equivalent results if these have been completed within the last 5 years.

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.