Bachelor
School of Health Sciences
If you are passionate about the field of biomedicine then this program is for you. Our Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Assured) program into Doctor of Medicine (Sydney) offers a pathway for aspiring doctors into Notre Dame's Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree. In addition, this is a gateway to a rewarding career in a range of health-related fields. Over the course of your studies, you will gain a strong understanding of advanced scientific and health concepts that will prepare you for a career as a biomedical scientist, a medical researcher, a science educator, or lay the foundation for you to pursue a professional health degree in multiple allied health disciplines in future.
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
This program is targeted to school leavers or recent school leavers who have completed secondary studies within one year of application.
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*No Adjustment Factors are available for this Program.
Applicants with Higher Education
No Advanced Standing is available for this program as it is targeted to school leavers or recent school leavers who have completed secondary studies within one year of application.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
How to apply
Applications for Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences as an assured pathway into Medicine will be via UAC, where you can preference The University of Notre Dame Australia.
Biomedical science plays a vital role in advancing medical knowledge, understanding diseases, and developing new treatments. By studying biomedical science, you can actively contribute to healthcare and make a positive impact on people's lives.
Biomedical science is a constantly evolving field with new discoveries and advancements being made regularly. Pursuing a biomedical science degree allows you to stay at the forefront of scientific progress and engage in lifelong learning.
For students aiming to continue postgraduate study in allied health or medicine, this program will provide you with the necessary foundation of skills and knowledge.
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
Biomedical Science is a 3-year undergraduate degree that explores a wide range of scientific disciplines that focus on the human body in the context of health and disease. The program begins with anatomy and physiology, molecular and cell biology, microbiology and biochemistry. In the final year we focus on immunology, genetics, neuroscience and infectious diseases.
The degree covers all the modern scientific principles and exposes the student to contemporary scientific techniques that have been used by biomedical scientists to develop innovative diagnostic techniques or novel treatments for disease. Importantly the training helps you to develop critical thinking skills for scientific analysis.
Core Curriculum
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.