Bachelor
Your studies include core subjects across a breadth of biomedical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, neuroscience, genetics, immunology, and microbiology.
In addition, this degree offers a choice of two majors that provide specialist knowledge and skills in either medical research or medical sciences. You can also choose to study both majors, greatly broadening your career options upon graduation.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (completed in the past two years)
Guaranteed entry ATAR: 75.
Applicants with an ATAR of 75 or above will be guaranteed entry into this course upon satisfying the prerequisites below.
Subject Prerequisites
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
To be eligible for an offer, you must also have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:
- Chemistry (CHM415115)
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- Completed UTAS Diploma of University Studies (Health Science), or
- Previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher - complete or incomplete, with a minimum of 2 (25 credit points) 100 level units of study with no failures, plus pre-requisites.
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
Applicants are not eligible for admission to this course on the basis of VET or TAFE study. You can enquire online for advice on available pathways and alternative course options.
Domestic applicants with work and life experience
Applicants are not eligible for admission to this course on the basis of work or life experience. You can enquire online for advice on available pathways and alternative course options.
Special Consideration
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course.
Course Specific Requirements
The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.
To be eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
- CHM415115 Chemistry or equivalent
If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0 or equivalent.
See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
General Entry Requirements
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
* Previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher - complete or incomplete, with a minimum of 2 (25 credit points) 100 level units of study with no failures, plus pre-requisites.
Subject Prerequisites
These prerequisites apply to students from all educational backgrounds.
To be eligible for an offer, you must also have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subject:
- Chemistry (CHM415115)
You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subject above. If you have not met this prerequisite, you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
Course Specific Requirements
The following course specific requirements must be met to be eligible to study this degree.
To be eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:
* CHM415115 Chemistry or equivalent
If you have not met a required pre-requisite, you will need to complete a University of Tasmania Foundation Studies Program before you start your course.
The current world-wide health crisis highlights the importance of biomedicine in helping to manage and treat disease on both an individual and population basis. Our course will give you the skills to undertake technical analysis and research to assist medical scientists and clinicians in expanding knowledge, and in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.
You can apply your expert scientific skills and research findings to develop a better understanding of illnesses and other medical problems, and not be limited to a single professional discipline. With your biomedical skills and knowledge, you can seek out a career in research institutes, university departments, hospitals, pathology laboratories, or pharmaceutical and biomedical companies.
Jobs include working as a medical scientist, medical researcher, geneticist, epidemiologist, and many other medical science professionals. Other opportunities include science communication, advisory roles, policy development, and disease surveillance in industry, government, non-government organisations, and health organisations.
The healthcare industry in Australia is expected to grow by over 15 percent by 2024, and with your skills and knowledge also recognised internationally, you can forge an exciting career here, or in my other locations around the world.
*Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, five year projections from May 2019 to May 2024.
The Bachelor of Biomedicine requires the completion of 300 credit points of study comprising:
For your major, you can select from the Medical Research or Medical Science major as your primary study focus.
In the elective component you can choose from any units marked as 'Student Electives' which you meet the pre-requisites for, at any level, from across the university. Your electives can be used in several ways:
The University is deeply committed to building sustainable futures which is why we've made our Sustainability major readily available in most of our courses. If you want to complete this major, you'll find it under your Electives options when you go to enrol, and you can add it to your study plan yourself. To find out more about the Sustainability major, check the Electives below.
To select another major from this course or from another course, you'll need to contact a Student Advisor via U Connect. They'll guide you through adding this to your study plan, and make sure it fits with the rest of your course plan.
For help on how to find and choose your Elective units, see What are Elective units?
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.
Please see details in the Policy: Admission, Enrolment and Credit Policy