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Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

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Understand health and the human body Gain an understanding of the human body and the various cellular and molecular principles that...

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Understand health and the human body
Gain an understanding of the human body and the various cellular and molecular principles that underpin human health. Our Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) is a flexible, cross-disciplinary degree that gives you the freedom to follow your interests. With 8 open elective units, you can choose to explore areas like environmental science, human nutrition, pharmacy, sports science or data analysis. Enhance your employment prospects by diversifying your knowledge and broadening your skills, while getting the opportunity to study what interests you the most.
You'll develop a strong, foundational knowledge of core science principles in chemistry, biology and professional practice, while establishing critical thinking, scientific reasoning, data analysis, and communication skills specific to biomedical science.
The Specialist Major in Biomedical Science will introduce you to the structures and functions of the human body, and how humans interact and respond to their environment. You'll progress from the isolated genetic, cellular and molecular principles underlying human function, to understanding the major body systems and how these are regulated to maintain human health. Students can tailor their studies to match their interest, through a selection of advanced units in biochemistry, physiology, infectious disease or genetics and genomics.
Study a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at UC and you will
  • Gain a wide-range of scientific knowledge and technical skills, with a deep understanding of biomedical science.
  • Select and apply tools to conduct scientific investigations relevant to a range of disciplines, with a particular focus on biomedical science.
  • Collect scientific data individually or collaboratively, within legal, ethical and social frameworks, using key laboratory and clinical competencies.
  • Develop critical thinking and data analysis skills to solve a range of local and global real-world problems.
  • Evaluate current and emerging ethical and cultural issues that arise in contemporary science and exhibit cross-cultural competence and social responsibility.
  • Critically analyse, synthesise and integrate scientific knowledge, literature, data, or arguments for effective communication to a range of audiences.
Work-integrated learning
Step out of the classroom and into the real-world. Professional practice units are embedded into this degree, which allows you to conduct real-life experiments. Work with the latest technologies and clinical practices in a range of laboratories in industry or government settings, or explore our own labs by undertaking research projects with support from UC researchers.
Career opportunities
Our Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) will help you progress into any of the following career pathways:
  • Allied Health Technician
  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Clinical Laboratory Technician
  • Health Technology Assessor
  • Pathology Scientific Officer
  • Research Scientist
  • Research Officer
  • Scientific Evaluator
  • Science Policy Officer
Course specific information
The UC Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) provides a flexible pathway towards many career opportunities. Whilst your biomedical specialisation can open the door to postgraduate research, your elective choices can act as a pathway to Allied Health programs such as Physiotherapy, OT, Speech Pathology, Dietetics and Podiatry.
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Professional accreditation

Not applicable.

Entry requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: Year 12 ATAR, other Australian Qualification, work experience, overseas qualification.

Assumed knowledge

Year 12 Biology (T)/Human Biology (T), Chemistry (T) and Mathematical Methods (T) or equivalent.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 29 July 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 27 July 2026
Credit arrangements

A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:

University Of Canberra College

Diploma of Science (31144)

Study locations

Canberra

Online