Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical)
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) provides a pathway into the graduate entry Doctor of Medicine offered by the University of Melbourne in Shepparton for regional and rural students intending to practice medicine in a regional or rural location. In this pre-medicine course, you'll combine the fields of biology, pharmacology and medicine. You will learn about the human body, its structure and its functions. This includes understanding how disease manifests and how drug strategies are used to treat disease. You'll learn: Practical skills needed to explore the underlying molecular basis of acute and chronic illnesses How to apply biomedical research How to convey scientific and biomedical science information. Your studies will be held on rural campuses in Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga. Subjects studied meet the admission criteria defined by the University of Melbourne for the Doctor of Medicine.
Standard entry requirements
- Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
- Recent secondary education - UAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (Band 3) - equivalent to VCE 25 - One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 3), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
- Non Year 12 - Higher Education study: HE prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Prerequisite Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
- A minimum unadjusted prerequisite ATAR of 80.00 or GPA 5.11+ in a degree award qualification based on a minimum of 1.00 equivalent full time study load (EFTSL), whichever is higher.
- Previous secondary and Higher Education studies must have been undertaken within the last 10 years.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Study pathways
This Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Medical) is designed to provide a pathway into the graduate entry Doctor of Medicine offered by the University of Melbourne in Shepparton, for regional students intending to practice medicine in a regional location.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury-Wodonga |
| No |
| |
| Bendigo |
| No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Friday, Dec 8 2023
Further information
If you don't proceed to the Doctor of Medicine, you'll graduate well-prepared for roles in biomedical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries as well as in hospitals and government departments. You will also be suitable for roles in medical sales and health communication.
