C10115v9 Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science provides a strong professional and industry focus.

Students obtain a solid foundation in both biological and medical sciences, and practical experimentation through extensive theoretical knowledge and advanced laboratory skills.This course provides in-depth understanding of how the body works at the cellular level, what causes disease and the techniques of laboratory diagnosis of disease, including the expanding area of molecular-based diagnostic techniques.

Students gain the underpinning knowledge and laboratory skills required to participate in research aimed at the prevention or treatment of disease.The opportunity is also there for students to undertake an internship as part of their course, either on campus in UTS research laboratories or externally, to gain first-hand work experience in the field of Biomedical Science.

The course comprises a total of 144 credit points, made up of 96 credit points of compulsory core subjects, a specialised 24-credit-point sub-major, and 24 credit points of electives. The electives enable students to increase their expertise in other areas of science, broaden their horizons in other disciplines in the University, engage in an internship program or go on global exchange.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students studying this course have an opportunity to undertake an internship subject and receive academic credit for their placement off campus (an external business or research institute) or on campus (UTS research institutes or departments), in a capacity relevant to their academic studies.

Course completion requirements

Course diagram

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below.

Cellular Pathology sub-major, Autumn commencing

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Microbiology and Host Responses sub-major, Autumn commencing

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics sub-major, Autumn commencing

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Cellular Pathology sub-major, Spring commencing

Year 1

Spring session

Summer session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 4

Autumn session

Microbiology and Host Responses sub-major, Spring commencing

Year 1

Spring session

Summer session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 4

Autumn session

Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics sub-major, Spring commencing

Year 1

Spring session

Summer session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 3

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 4

Autumn session

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.