Prerequisites: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3&4, C)
English Requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Biomedical science helps society through applying new scientific knowledge to medicine and healthcare. In this degree, you will gain an understanding of health and the methods for diagnosing and treating disease.
You will receive excellent training for entry into the Doctor of Medicine (5099) as well as a sound foundation for a career in biomedical research. You will develop knowledge and skills in the biological sciences and clinical sciences and understand how they can be applied to medicine, biomedical research and healthcare services. This program also provides opportunities for you to articulate into Masters degrees in health professions.
In your first year, you will be introduced to the basic sciences underpinning biomedical science. In your second and third years, you will explore more advanced aspects of the biomedical and clinical sciences, including genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, infectious disease, pharmacology and neuroscience. You will learn through hands-on, laboratory-based training in the biomedical sciences.
Honours is available through an additional year of study.
* The Doctor of Medicine is an AQF Level 9 Masters Extended degree
CRICOS CODE: 002535G
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Year 1
You must complete the following courses:
Chemistry of Biological Systems I - 1001MSC
Introduction to Biomedical Data Analysis - 1002MSC
Cells, Tissues and Regulation - 1014MSC
Anatomy and Physiology Systems I - 1016MSC
Genes and Disease - 1005MSC
Chemistry of Biological Systems II - 1015MSC
Anatomy and Physiology Systems II - 1017MSC
Health Challenges for the 21st Century - 1205MED
Year 2
You must complete the following courses.
Integrated Systems Physiology - 2012AHS
Structural Biochemistry - 2008MSC
Molecular Genetics - 2000MSC
Listed Elective (see Note 1)
Microbiology - 2007MSC
Fundamentals of Microbiology - 2003MSC
Neurobiology - 2020MSC
Metabolism - 2011MSC
Pharmacology - 3002MSC
Note 1: Students must complete a minimum of 20 credit points of listed electives at third year level.
Year 3
You must complete the following courses:
Listed Electives (see Note 1)
Employability Electives (see Note 2)
Humanities Electives (see Note 3)
Molecular Medicine - 3022MSC
Note 1: Students must complete a minimum of 20 credit points of Listed electives at third year level.
Note 2: Students must complete 10 credit points from the Employability electives.
Note 3: Students must complete 10 credit points from the Humanities electives.
Listed Electives
The listed elective interest groups are provided to assist you in choosing electives that align with your career interests. You must ensure that you do not exceed the maximum of Level 1 courses (100 credit points) and complete a minimum of Level 3 courses (60 credit points) in your entire program. You are not limited to selection from any one group - you can select from across the listed elective interest groups. If required, the Program Advisor for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (1094) will provide guidance on selection of electives in the context of career goals.
General Science electives
Immunology - 3004MSC
Molecular Biology - 3014MSC
Organic Chemistry - 2014MSC
Macromolecular and Cellular Biochemistry - 3016MSC
Clinical Microbiology - 3006MSC
Histology - 3007MSC
Molecular Diagnostics - 3020MSC
Neural Basis of Movement - 2006AHS
Advanced Organic Chemistry - 3105NSC
Introduction to 3D Printing - 2640QCA
Introduction to Sexual Health and STI - 3929NRS
Healthcare Systems - 3205MED
Clinical Biochemistry - 3012MSC
Histopathology - 3008MSC
Healthcare Systems - 3205MED
Advanced Anatomy and Physiology - 3010MSC
Infectious Disease - 3013MSC
Pathophysiology - 2002MSC
Pathology Techniques - 2004MSC
Science of Infection Control - 3001MSC
Human Physiology - 2002NSC
Advanced Physiology - 3014NSC
Nutrition and Dietetics recommended electives
Nutrition - 2210AHS
Epidemiology - 2220MED
Legal and Ethical Principles in Healthcare - 2805NRS
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Research Project - 3003MSC
Pharmacy recommended electives
Organic Chemistry - 2014MSC
Drug Discovery and Development - 2003PHM
Dissertation Preparation - 6001HLS
Research Project - 3003MSC
Public Health recommended electives
Epidemiology - 2220MED
Priorities and Interventions in Public Health - 2209MED
Public Health Research Methods - 2214MED
Needs Assessment, Program Planning and Evaluation - 2218MED
Climate Change and Public Health - 3110MED
Rehabilitation Counselling recommended electives
Developmental Psychology - 2015PSY
Behaviour Change Skills - 3018PSY
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Introduction to Psychology 2 - 1002PSY
Speech Pathology recommended electives
Linguistics 1A - Introduction to the Study of Language I - 1001LHS (not offered from 2022)
Discourse, Text and Power - 3203LHS
Behaviour Change Skills - 3018PSY
Introduction to Psychology 1 - 1001PSY
Introduction to Psychology 2 - 1002PSY
Dissertation Preparation - 6001HLS
Employability electives
Students must complete 10 credit points from this list:
Self-Marketing - 3029MKT
Griffith Innovation Challenge - 2034IBA
Health Practice Management - 3008AHS
Essential Skills for the New Health Professional - 3025MSC
Harnessing your employability skills - 3535AHS
Humanities electives
Students must complete 10 credit points from this list:
First Peoples Health and Practice - 3121MED
Law and Synthetic Biology - 5338LAW
(Re)Imagining Aging and Dying 1 - 3142LHS
The Biography Project: Biography and Life Stories at End of Life - 3144LHS
Community Internship and Partnerships for SDGs - 3002LFC
Contemporary Issues in Ageing - 3024HSV
Child and Youth Mental Health - 3936NRS
You will be prepared for work in hospitals, health departments, medical research institutes, university and government research organisations, and in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and other health-related industries.
As a graduate, you may also choose to pursue further study. You will be well placed to apply for our graduate entry medical degree, the Doctor of Medicine, or may choose to continue with postgraduate research or coursework study.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
