Selection Rank (International): 75
International Baccalaureate (IB): 26
Prerequisites
International Qualifications: Chemistry and one other subject chosen from Mathematics, Physics, Biology or Geology.
Assumed Knowledge: Mathematics and Physics an advantage
IELTS: Overall 6.5, Reading 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6
TOEFL: Overall 79, Reading 13, Listening 13, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson: Overall 58, Reading 50, Listening 50, Speaking 50, Writing 50
C1 Advanced: Overall 176, Reading 169, Listening 169, Speaking 169, Writing 169
Drive progress at the molecular level
Do you have an interest in medical biology and human health? Are you keen to discover more about human disease, from its cause and diagnosis through to novel treatments and cures?
Biomedical scientists are vitally important. They advance world-changing discoveries to improve the health and quality of people’s lives.
The University of Adelaide is ranked in the top 150 in the world for biological sciences and best in South Australia*.
What will you do
Our Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) gives you the knowledge and skills to access an emerging global sector. You will:
learn the skills to drive the future of healthcare, from vaccine discovery to disease prevention
gain real-world practical insights from industry lecturers and placements
study how the body works and what happens when it fails
explore how to stop deadly outbreaks of disease and create life-saving vaccinations
build a vast knowledge base from simple molecules to whole organisms
learn directly from active world-class biomedical researchers and educators.
Areas of specialisation include:
Biochemistry
Genetics
Microbiology and Immunology.
Where could it take you
You could be running a laboratory, performing cutting-edge cancer research or modifying genes for vaccines. You might design drugs for the pharmaceutical industry. Perhaps you’ll work directly with patients after completing a degree in postgraduate medicine or allied health.
CRICOS: 023455A
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Degree Structure
Students will start from a broad base in their first year that includes biology and chemistry. In their second year students begin to specialise with a focus on biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and immunology. Students choose two majors in their third year with at least one in biochemistry, genetics or microbiology and immunology. By the end of their studies students will have acquired broad knowledge of biomedical science and an in depth grounding in at least one core biomedical science discipline with a substantial research focus.
Indicative study plan
Year1,
S1,
BIOLOGY 1101 Biology I: Molecules, Genes and Cells
, CHEM 1100 Chemistry IA
Or
CHEM 1101 Foundations of Chemistry IA,
Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units
S2,
BIOLOGY 1201 Biology I: Human Perspectives
CHEM 1200 Chemistry IB
Or
CHEM 1201 Foundations of Chemistry IB,
Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units
which may include BIOLOGY 1202 Biology I: Organisms,
Approved Level I Elective 1 x 3 units
Year2,
S1,
BIOMED 2510 Biomedical Science IIA
(3 units), For a major in Biochemistry*
BIOCHEM 2500 Biochemistry II: Molecular
and Cell Biology (3 units)
Or
Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units,
For a major in Genetics*
GENETICS 2510 Genetics IIA:
Foundation of Genetics (3 units)
Or
Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units,
For a major in Microbiology & Immunology*
MICRO 2500 Microbiology II
(3 units)
Or
Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units
S2,
BIOMED 2520 Biomedical Science IIB(3 units),
For a major in Biochemistry*
BIOCHEM 2501 Biochemistry II: Metabolism (3 units)
Or
Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units, For a major in Genetics*
GENETICS 2520 Genetics IIB:
Function & Diversity of Genomes
(3 units)
Or
Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units, For a major in Microbiology & Immunology*
MICRO 2501 Immunology and Virology II (3 units)
Or
Approved Level II Elective 1 x 3 units
Year3,
S1,
For a major in Biochemistry
BIOCHEM 3230 Molecular and Structural Biology III (Biomedical Science) (6 units)
Or
For a major in Genetics
GENETICS 3111 Genes, Genomes and Molecular Evolution III (6 units)
Or
For a major in Microbiology & Immunology
MICRO 3102 Infection and Immunity IIIA (Biomedical Science) (6 units),
Additional Level III Courses (which may include a major) in the disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics or Microbiology & Immunology from the Bachelor of Science
, S2, For a major in Biochemistry
BIOCHEM 3235 Cancer, Stem Cells & Developmental Biology III
(Biomedical Science) (6 units)
Or
For a major in Genetics
GENETICS 3212 Gene Expression and Human and Developmental Genetics (Biomedical Science) III (6 units)
Or
For a major in Microbiology & Immunology
MICRO 3202 Infection and Immunity IIIB (Biomedical Science) (6 units),
Additional Level III Courses (which may include a major) in the disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Genetics or Microbiology & Immunology from the Bachelor of Science
Biomedical Scientist, Biotechnology, Diagnostic Technician, Public Health Scientist, Toxicologist, Microbiologist, Physiologist, Immunologist, Biochemist, Bioinformatics, Environmental Biologist, Environmental Chemist, Environmental Scientist, Laboratory Manager, Molecular Biology, Neuroscientist, Plant Biotechnologist, Research Scientist, Science Communicators, Pharmacologist, Life Scientist, Medical Scientist, ...
Overseas student health cover: $609 per year
