Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.
Discover exciting careers in biomedicine and biotechnology – or build the foundations for further study in medicine, dentistry or allied health.
From day one, learn from experts and get hands-on experience in the lab with La Trobe's Bachelor of Biomedicine.
Start with how the body works as you build your fundamental knowledge of chemistry, bioscience and health. You'll take a close look at infectious diseases, including the factors that drive epidemics and pandemics.
Then take on more advanced topics in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and human physiology. Choose subjects in data analysis, disease prevention and control, and lab-based work that'll prepare you for careers in biomedicine. Our supportive staff are available to help you tailor your degree with electives that align with the career you want.In your final year, you'll explore major health issues and how they affect people and society, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infections and neurological conditions.
Look to the future when you hear from alumni and industry guest speakers currently working in biomedicine and related careers. Plus, have the opportunity to add a voluntary internship to your degree and get practical industry experience while you study.
An undergraduate degree in biomedicine from La Trobe gives you the option to exit early with a Diploma or Associate Degree in Biomedicine. You can also pursue further study, such as a specialist postgraduate degree in audiology, physiotherapy, dietetic practice, genetic counselling, medicine or dentistry.
You'll learn:
Biochemistry, molecular and cell biology
Understand the function of various biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels and how they relate to medical research and biotechnology.
Human physiology
Gain insight into how the nervous, muscular, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems work and how the regulation of these impact health outcomes.
Health data analysis and visualisation
Learn how to interpret and analyse complex health data to communicate insights to a range of stakeholders.
Infectious and non-infectious disease
Discover how infectious and non-infectious diseases are caused and explore the latest understanding of how to prevent, diagnose and treat different types of disease.
Biomedical science
Learn about the practical applications of biomedical science across drugs, clinical trials, ethics, and complementary medicines.
CRICOS code: 095556M
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Study options
Core subjects
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Year 1
academic integrity module,
wominjeka la trobe: indigenous cultural literacy for higher education,
applications of chemistry,
chemistry foundations,
foundations of biomedical science,
human biosciences b,
human structure and function,
infections, pandemics and epidemics,
molecules, genes and cells,
Year 2
career options and professional identity,
human physiology 1,
human physiology 2,
introduction to biochemistry and molecular biology,
metabolic biochemistry and cell biology,
Year 3
advanced biochemistry and medical biology laboratory course,
advanced topics in biomedical science a,
advanced topics in medical sciences b,
Elective subjects
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines.
Capstone subjects
Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.
Subject name
applications of biomedical science
future ready for work (work integrated learning)
Prepare for diverse roles around the world in biomedicine, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in hospitals and government departments. Potential roles include:
Medical scientist
Research human diseases and their prevention and treatment methods in a laboratory.
Biotechnologist
Use your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, genetics, chemistry and more to develop new technologies, products or processes.
Pharmaceutical sales representative
Bring new medicines and health products to the market. Communicate product information to medical practitioners.
Health promotion officer
Improve the health of individuals and communities through the promotion of health knowledge, disease prevention and other related issues.
Food technologist
Develop healthy, safe and delicious food. Work to improve food products, processes and packaging.
530 AUD/year
