Research in a lab
Research in a lab
Biomedicine is concerned with the processes and systems that create, sustain and threaten life. Advances in biomedical sciences have a major impact on our understanding of the determinants of health and disease, and create opportunities for further research, development of innovative therapeutic strategies and translation to clinical practice in acute care and community settings. Issues around health and ageing and the management of chronic diseases present major challenges for modern societies – graduates of the Bachelor of Biomedicine will play leading roles in resolving these issues and providing innovative health care solutions.
The innovative Bachelor of Biomedicine program is a three year, full time degree that offers twelve majors across a broad range of biomedical disciplines.
This degree is a preferred pathway into medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy, nursing, social work and optometry.
The program is unique in the university, drawing on the resources and expertise within the faculties of:
The structure of the Bachelor of Biomedicine allows you to study core and selective subjects.
In addition all Bachelor of Biomedicine students will study six subjects from other university degree courses. The university has called this principle breadth and breadth is a feature of all the new generation undergraduate degrees. This cluster of subjects will add strength to your core studies.
On completing the Bachelor of Biomedicine you have a huge range of career and pathway options. You can progress into one of the university's postgraduate health degrees, pursue a research degree or to go directly into employment.