Bachelor of Biomedicine
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Biomedicine degree includes core subjects and 15 majors to choose from. This provides you with the foundations for a broad range of professional health pathways. Core second and third year subjects - available only to you as a Biomedicine student. The two second year integrated subjects emphasise the relationships between different biomedical disciplines – it’s about enhancing your understanding of the human body in its full complexity. In third year the core subjects take on a more clinical (Molecules to Malady) or Population (Frontiers in Biomedicine) focus, tying all the elements of your Biomedicine journey together.The Bachelor of Biomedicine is ideal preparation for a career in medicine and professional health. While one third of our graduates enter the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at this university – representing over half of the domestic intake for the MD – even more choose another graduate course at Melbourne.
Structure
Students must complete 300 points comprising: 225 points of core (biomedicine/science discipline) subjects including: At least 75 points at Level 1 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents. At least 62.5 points at Level 2 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents. At least 75 points at Level 3 including the compulsory subjects or approved equivalents and including the 50 points of a prescribed major. 50 points of breadth subjects including at least 12.5 points at Level 2 or Level 3, plus 25 points (either biomedicine/science discipline subjects or breadth subjects) at Level 1, 2 or 3.
Subjects
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioengineering Systems
- Biotechnology
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Genetics
- Human Nutrition
- Human Structure and Function
- Immunology
- Infection and Immunity
- Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychology.
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL
- And a study score of at least 25 in Chemistry
- And in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
Study pathways
The Bachelor of Biomedicine prepares students for a range of health-related postgraduate programs, specialised graduate research and a career contributing to the advancement of human health. Graduate pathways include audiology, dentistry, medicine, early childhood education, engineering, law, nursing, optometry, physiotherapy, psychology and speech pathology. A small but growing number of students combine the degree with graduate law, commerce or management. The degree is an ideal pathway into the University's health-related graduate professional entry degrees, such as the Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Optometry (OD) and Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT). A newly redesigned Doctor of Medicine will be launched in 2022, allowing students to build their own unique medical degree. Practical time in clinics and research options will start in the first year. The core units will be available online, allowing flexibility. And discovery subjects will offer a chance to explore a wide range of topics or deep dive into a future specialty - the choice to learn extra skills and even take part in a joint degree. The Melbourne Medical School (MMS) will recognise prior knowledge for core content, and students who have studied the Bachelor of Biomedicine will be able to explore the clinical, research and discovery tracks and create their own distinct path. Honours and masters programs leading into PhD pathways are available, with the student learning environment located within the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkville | International: $157,184 |
| Yes |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Parkville.
International fee range is $135,504-$157,184, based on the number of subjects taken, their credit point value and the discipline band for each subject.
Further information
The Melbourne Chancellor's Scholarship is available for high achievers.
