To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites at year 12
The Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Biomedical Science is designed to produce well-rounded graduates ready for legal practice and a range of professional careers in an increasingly global environment.
As a graduate of this double degree you will be well placed to develop specialist legal practice in a wide range of fields. This includes roles in the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries and in roles related to the development, marketing and governance of health and disease.
The pro bono work you'll complete as part of this degree will provide you with firsthand experience of the legal system while allowing you to contribute to the common good.
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Part A : Bachelor of Biomedical Science Units
Complete 130 to 140 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
BIOL123, Cells and Tissues - the Fabric of Life, 10,
BIOL205, Pharmacology 1, 10,
BIOL206, Human Genetics, 10,
BIOL333, Exploring Problems and Ethical Issues in Human Health, 10,
BMSC100, Introductory Biostatistics, 10,
BMSC102, Numerical Reasoning, 10,
BMSC207, Microbiology and Immunology, 10,
BMSC301, Industry Immersion 1, 10,
CHEM105, Foundations of Chemistry, 10,
CHEM106, Physical and Organic Chemistry, 10,
CHEM204, Biochemistry, 10,
HLSC301, Community Engagement, 10,
BMSC110, Communicating Ideas in Science, 10,
BMSC208, Research Design and Ethics, ,
For the Schedule of Unit offerings in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science refer to the Bachelor of Biomedical Science Course Rules. A student in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science may undertake other elective units drawn from ACU undergraduate programs or by cross-institutional study, with prior approval of the Course Coordinator.
Part B : Core Curriculum Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
UNCC100, Self and Community: Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society, 10,
OR
PHCC102, Being Human, 10,
OR
PHCC104, Ethics and the Good Life, 10,
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
UNCC300, Justice and Change in a Global World, 10,
OR
PHCC320, The Just Society, 10,
Part C : Law Specified Units
Complete exactly 180 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
LAWS104, Foundations of Law and Legal Research, 10,
LAWS105, Contract Law, 10,
LAWS106, Criminal Law and Procedure, 10,
LAWS107, Introduction to Australian Public Law, 10,
LAWS108, Commercial Law, 10,
LAWS200, Business Organisations, 10,
LAWS201, Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution, 10,
LAWS204, Land Law, 10,
LAWS205, Property, 10,
LAWS206, Torts, 10,
LAWS304, Evidence, 10,
LAWS314, Statutory Interpretation, 10,
LAWS403, Legal Theory, 10,
LAWS404, International Law, 10,
LAWS418, Administrative Law, 10,
LAWS419, Constitutional Law, 10,
LAWS420, Equity and Trusts, 10,
LAWS421, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility, 10,
Part D : Law Elective Units
Complete 50 to 60 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
LAWS202, Comparative Legal Systems, 10,
LAWS203, False or Misleading Conduct and Economic Torts, 10,
LAWS207, Contemporary Legal Issues, 10,
LAWS208, Family Law, 10,
LAWS209, Introduction to the Law and Legal System of the United States, 10,
LAWS210, Lawyers, Problem-Solving and Professional Identity, 10,
LAWS211, Psychology and the Law, 10,
LAWS212, Employment Law, 10,
LAWS301, Competition Law, 10,
LAWS306, Taxation Law, 10,
LAWS307, Advanced Criminal Law, 10,
LAWS308, Human Rights in Contemporary Australia, 10,
LAWS309, Communications Law, 10,
LAWS310, Discrimination and the Law, 10,
LAWS311, Environmental Law, 10,
LAWS312, International Study Tour, 10,
LAWS313, Mooting and Advocacy, 10,
LAWS315, Welfare Law, 10,
LAWS316, INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOUR 2, 10,
LAWS401, Consumer Protection Law, 10,
LAWS402, International Trade Law, 10,
LAWS406, Intellectual Property Law, 10,
LAWS407, International Human Rights Law, 10,
LAWS408, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 10,
LAWS409, Law of the European Union, 10,
LAWS410, Banking and Finance Law, 10,
LAWS411, The Phillip C Jessup Moot Seminar, 10,
LAWS412, Migration Law, 10,
LAWS413, Wills and Succession, 10,
LAWS414, Advocacy, 10,
LAWS415, Animal Law, 10,
LAWS416, International Criminal Law, 10,
LAWS417, Sports Law, 10,
LAWS458, Childrens Rights, 10,
LAWS459, Law and Innovation, 10,
LAWS460, Mental Health Law, 10,
Part E : Pro Bono/Community Legal Engagement Unit
Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:
Code, Title, Credit Points, Notes
LAWS213, Community Legal Engagement Pro Bono, 10,
Graduates in Law can pursue a range of legal careers including:
private legal practice as a solicitor or barrister
legal officer in the public sector (for example in federal or state government departments and publicly-funded organisations as diverse as national regulatory bodies, universities or public broadcasters)
in-house counsel to a wide range of organisations from corporations to trade unions
public interest legal work in community legal centres
legal research.
Completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws is excellent preparation for pursuing a career in areas such as:
regulation and governance in health
commercial health ventures
the not-for-profit sector.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
