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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Biomedical Science / Science

  • Bachelor

Get set to contribute to breakthroughs in the medical sciences and healthcare by combining interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and key practical skills with an in-depth understanding of biomedical science.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2477, 092441B
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $192,640 total

About this course

Get set to contribute to breakthroughs in the medical sciences and healthcare by combining interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and key practical skills with an in-depth understanding of biomedical science.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Prerequisites
Queensland Year 12 (or equivalent) General English subject (Units 3 & 4, C); Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C); and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Units 3 & 4, C).
Minimum entry score

Check the minimum entry scores for the individual programs. You must meet the higher score.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
Entry score threshold
ATAR / RankIB
8229.75

These are the lowest adjusted scores we made an offer to in Semester 1, 2023. Entry scores are based on the most recent Semester 1 intake and are updated in April each year. Meeting the entry score threshold doesn't guarantee admission.

Guarantee your place at UQ: If you meet our guaranteed minimum ATAR you could secure an offer for your preferred program.

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Bachelors of Biomedical Science / Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Entry score range

This table shows the range of entry scores for recent secondary students offered a place in the B Biomedical Science/B Science for Semester 1, 2023

Without adjustmentsWith adjustments
Highest99.9599.95
Median93.2594.7
Lowest81.382.15
Who you'll study with

Here's a snapshot of our student intake for this program in Semester 1, 2023:

Applicant backgroundNumber of studentsPercentage of all students

(A) Higher education study

<5<5

(B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

00%

(C) Work and life experience

00%
(D) Recent secondary education
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
6890.7%
  • Admitted where ATAR and additional criteria were considered
00%
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
00%

International students

<5<5

Total

75100%

"<5" - The number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Students not accepted in this category.
N/P - Not published. The number is hidden to protect the privacy of students in other cells.

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the minimum entry score, subject prerequisites or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't studied the prerequisites or need to improve your entry score, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Learn how to work confidently in a range of labs and gain practical skills to help you succeed.
  • Study at one of the largest scientific research institutions in Australia, home to more than 2200 science labs.
  • Participate in UQ's Summer and Winter Research Programs and gain research experience working alongside leading academics and researchers.
  • Graduate with two highly respected scientific degrees and open the door to a broad range of career possibilities in areas across biomedicine and science.

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Biomedical scientist
  • Biopharmaceutical scientist
  • Laboratory manager
  • Biomedical researcher
  • Data scientist
  • Health promotion manager
  • Biotechnologist
  • Environmental scientist
  • Food technologist
  • Environmental and science communicator

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
80.4%
Overall satisfaction
87.3%
Skill scale
48.6%
Teaching scale
85.4%
Employed full-time
$68k
Average salary