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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

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The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an exciting undergraduate degree designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to confidently work in a range of biomedical fields, specialising in an area of study that aligns with your interests; medical science, microbiology, health, or...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Course Code
WBMSC1
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an exciting undergraduate degree designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experience to confidently work in a range of biomedical fields, specialising in an area of study that aligns with your interests; medical science, microbiology, health, or nutrition.

Our three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) course develops your knowledge and hands-on laboratory experience in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, and molecular biology. This will provide you with an understanding of the structure and function of both the healthy and diseased body at the system, cellular and molecular level. You will also gain a breadth of knowledge in Indigenous, rural, and remote health, enabling you to consider health issues from global, regional, and societal perspectives. You will also undertake advanced studies in your chosen area of specialisation.




Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

  • Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
  • Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
  • Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
  • Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
  • Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
  • Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
  • Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
  • Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
    • Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
    • Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
    • Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal
  • Current School Leaver Pathways:
    • Best of 3 Year 12 subject grades
    • School recommendation program

* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.

Study locations

Casuarina

Casuarina

What you will learn

The first year of this course includes core units covering foundation science providing you with the knowledge base and skills required to excel in subsequent years. The second and third years include further core units as well as a choice of specialist electives from your choice of four different possible specialisations: Medical Science, Microbiology, Health, or Nutrition. These specialist electives cover a range of areas including haematology, histology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, public health, health promotion, food science, and nutrition.

Career pathways

This course provides the knowledge and skills that are the foundation to biomedical science and essential laboratory skills so that graduates can work in a variety of different industries such as medical, health and public health, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, marketing and sales, education and science communication, research, and academia.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at Charles Darwin University (CDU).
67.7%
Overall satisfaction
90.3%
Skill scale
41.9%
Teaching scale
93%
Employed full-time
$66.5k
Average salary