Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Prepare for a legal career at the frontier of science. Want to play a role in shaping the future of health? By combining legal and biomedical expertise, you'll build the foundations you need to make a difference. Blend a law qualification and knowledge in biomedicine with La Trobe's Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine. This future-focused double degree gives you the knowledge and skills to launch your career in the world of scientific advancement. Your studies in law will give you a solid legal grounding and the flexibility and practical experience to shape your learning to your career goals. Explore the fundamentals of legal practice and hone your skills in advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution through a mix of intellectual and skills-based training.
Structure
Complete a total of at least five years full-time study or its part time equivalent. Complete a total of 600 credit points (360 credit points in Law and 240 credit points in Biomedicine). Complete a total of 24 subjects in Law (18 compulsory subjects and 6 electives). Complete in sequence the compulsory Law subjects and follow grid for completion of electives. Complete 16 subjects for Biomedicine
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Applications of Chemistry
- Chemistry Foundations
- Dispute Resolution
- Foundations of Biomedical Science
- Legal Institutions and Methods
- Principles of Criminal Law
- Principles of Public Law
- Wominjeka La Trobe: Indigenous Cultural Literacy for Higher Education
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.
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- 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
Recognition
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Biomedicine course includes the subjects required by the Victorian Legal Admissions Board to meet the academic requirements for admission to the legal profession in Victoria as an Australian lawyer. Admission to the legal profession by the Supreme Court of Victoria also requires the completion of practical legal training via either a 12-month period of supervised legal training or completion of an approved practical legal training course (for example, at the Leo Cussen Institute or The College of Law). Candidates for admission to practice must also satisfy the Admissions Board that they are a fit and proper person to be admitted to practice. International students are advised to obtain assurance of recognition of the course by the relevant professional bodies in their preferred country of practice. International graduates require a relevant visa to complete a practical legal traineeship and a supervised workplace traineeship in Australia. Please contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs for details. Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. For further details, including admission to the legal profession and/or relevant visa requirements, please contact the professional body for details.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (Bundoora) | International: $203,000 |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (Bundoora).
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
