In this flexible degree, you'll develop a broad understanding of human anatomy, physiology and pathology from cellular to systems level.

Biomedical science forms the basis of our understanding of how human and animal bodies function, and the responses of the body to various diseases, exercise, diet, internal disturbances and environmental influences.

It is a broad area of science that is all about understanding the human body and how it interacts with disease - how it occurs, what happens and how we can control, cure and prevent it. Biomedical sciences involve an understanding of anatomy and human physiology as well as biochemistry.

In addition to a fundamental understanding of biomedical sciences you’ll have the opportunity to select specialist electives in your final year. You will also gain an understanding of the research process and experience with the modern technologies used in biomedical research.

The degree is an ideal preparation for graduate entry into health sciences degrees such as medicine, physiotherapy, and dentistry, allowing you to meet all necessary prerequisites.

There are opportunities within the degree for study abroad or to obtain international experience.

Specialisations and electives

You'll be able to choose electives to suit your interests.

In year two, depending on your area of specialisation, you may choose electives in microbiology or histology.

In year three, you have a choice of studying molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, advanced physiology, pathology or microbiology.

Career Outcomes

This degree can lead you to work in leading fields like genetic engineering, cancer research, neuroscience, DNA profile and stem cell research.

Biomedical scientists study all aspects of the human body and the impact of disorders and disease. They study symptoms, causes and treatments in an attempt to better understand and tackle disease.

They can work in specialty areas that can include scientific research and developmental science.

Career outlook

Our biomedical science degree produces highly skilled graduates with advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in selected areas of biochemical, biological, paramedical and related health sciences.

Employers and industry professionals contribute to the ongoing development of the degree. Their involvement ensures that the degree remains relevant to your needs as a graduate and to the needs of graduate employers.

Graduates can work in:

• research in universities, hospitals and biomedical research institutes
• medical and pharmaceutical research
• public and private diagnostic centres
• therapeutic research laboratories
• applied health areas like health promotion and administration.

You can also go on to postgraduate studies in biomedical science in universities and research institutes.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Depending on courses chosen in your final year and meeting specific criteria, you will be eligible for membership to the following societies:

• Ausbiotech
• Australasian Society for Human Biology (ASHB)
• Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology (ANZSCDB)
• Australian Physiological Society (AuPS)
• Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
• Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• Genetics Society of Australia (GSA)
• Human Genetics Society of Australasia (HGSA)
• Mutagenesis and Experimental Pathology Society of Australia (MEPSA).