Successful completion of Australian Year 12 with one final year course in Mathematics (any) or one final year course of either chemistry, biology or physics or overseas equivalent.
Overall IELTS band score of 6.0, with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
Biomedicine is an exciting area that plays a major role in helping people lead healthier lives. It's an industry that is constantly evolving. You'll learn about anatomy, pathophysiology, genetic sciences and can go on to work in areas like genome biology, genetic mapping, stem cell research and biological pharmaceuticals. Studies range from lifespan nutrition, to food microbiology, metabolism to applied biochemistry.
Graduates of this program will pursue a career in biomedical research, laboratory technology, medical sales, research and pharmaceuticals.
This degree is a pathway to postgraduate studies in medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacy and other allied health programs, as well as veterinary science.
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Year 1
Semester 1
Principles of biology
Chemistry 1
Scientific practice
Elective courses
Elective choices
Semester 2
Systems biology
Chemistry 2
Scientific communication
Statistical methods
Year 2
Semester 1
Biochemistry
Analytical techniques
Pathophysiology 1
General microbiology
Semester 2
Nutrition and metabolism
Pathophysiology 2
Biotechnology laboratory techniques
Mammalian genetics
Year 3
Semester 1
Immunology
Year 3 electives
Elective choices
Year 3 sem 1 specialisation elective
Elective choices
Semester 2
Laboratory management and quality assurance
Year 3 electives
Elective choices
Year 3 sem 2 specialisation elective
Elective choices
Biomedical engineer
Biochemist
Clinical biochemist
Healthcare scientist
Clinical scientist
Microbiologist
Research scientist
Biomedical scientist
Forensic scientist
Museum officer
Geneticist
Cytologist
Pathologist
Laboratory technician
Laboratory assistant
Immunologist
When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a career in biomedical research or one of many positions in a range of health-related industries such as laboratory technology, medical sales, research and pharmaceuticals.
The Biomedical science program at Federation University Australia has been used as a pathway to postgraduate programs in medicine, physiotherapy, dentistry, pharmacy and other allied health programs, as well as veterinary science.
Although completion of this program does not automatically guarantee entry into a Graduate Medical School, it does fulfill the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry pre-requisites required for entry into graduate medicine at some institutions.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
