Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Choose one major and two minor study areas that align with your interests
Develop industry-ready, hands-on skills using cutting-edge technologies in laboratory classes from day one
Gain experience that employers value through supervised work placements for credit towards your course in the biotechnology industry, in clinical fields, or in biomedical research
Learn from award winning teachers, researchers, clinicians and industry leaders
Build your capabilities by pairing this degree with one in business, law or mathematics or a vertical double with the Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceMaster of Data Science.
Take opportunities to work with researchers, clinicians and industry leaders who have made ground-breaking discoveries.
What to expect: At QUT you will start learning hands-on in the laboratory from your first day, working on real-life biomedical problems. You will develop industry-relevant practical skills and use cutting-edge technology in modern, well-equipped laboratories. Gain skills valued by employers by undertaking work placements for credit towards your study with leaders in the field in biotechnology, biomedical science industries, research, clinical sciences or clinical physiology.Customise your degree: Our flexible course design means you can shape your path to suit your interests and career aspirations. Choose your major area of study from the list below: Anatomical sciences, Cell and molecular biotechnology, Human biochemistry, Human physiology, Infection and immunity, Clinical physiology (minor).Double degrees: Combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study. A double degree allows you to specialise in two fields and pursue different interest areas, gaining a broader range of skills and knowledge, and giving you a competitive advantage and greater career flexibility.Consider the following double degrees with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science: Business, Law, Mathematics. You may also want to consider our Bachelor of Biomedical ScienceMaster of Data Analytics. You will graduate with two complementary skill sets that will enable an understanding of disease processes and modelling of diseases progression to ensure that you will be in demand and employable across Australia and internationally.
Careers and outcomes: Graduates who complete the clinical physiology minor as part of their studies may also work as a sleep scientist, neuroscientist, respiratory scientist or cardiac scientist.This course also provides a solid grounding for students wishing to pursue postgraduate study in medicine and allied health. Postgraduate study provides graduates with the opportunity to pursue leadership and management roles in biomedical science, and the knowledge and skills to operate their own research lab and create new products.Professional recognition:
Depending on the units selected in final year, graduates will be eligible for membership into one or more of the following organisations: Australian Society for Medical Research, Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Developmental Biology, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, Australian Society for Microbiology, Australian Neuroscience Society, The Endocrine Society of Australia, Society of Reproductive Biology, Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists, Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society, and Australian and New Zealand Forensic Science Society.Possible careers:
Biochemist
Biomedical laboratory officer
Biomedical science researcher
Biotechnology scientist
Cardiac and vascular scientist
Health researcher
Laboratory assistant
Laboratory technician
Medical equipment sales
Medicine (after further study)
Neurophysiologist
Reproductive technician
Respiratory scientist
Scientist
Sleep scientist

International Baccalaureate- 24.25
Subject prerequisites
Biology (Units 3 & 4, C) or Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)
Mathematical Methods, or Specialist Mathematics (Units 3 & 4, C)
You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies.
IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall with 6.0 in all other band. TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall with Listening 16, Reading 16, Writing 21, Speaking 18.