Bachelor of Biomedicine
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00124K; 02475D
Gain a strong foundation for a career in medicine or allied health with a Bachelor of Biomedicine at Victoria University, Melbourne.This course prepares you for entry into postgraduate medicine and other postgraduate courses such as physiotherapy, pharmacy and dietetics. It includes essential physiology, anatomy and biochemistry prerequisites. You’ll also learn up-to-date information on disease and medical applications.Our Bachelor of Biomedicine has a particular focus on the role of exercise and nutrition in medicine. You’ll design and analyse research methods and findings. You’ll undertake a research project that can provide a platform to begin a research degree.This course will ensure you have broadly applicable science knowledge, and are ready for postgraduate study.
Structure
To attain the Bachelor of Biomedicine students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:96 credit points of First Year Core units144 credit points of Core studies48 credit points of Minor studies
Subjects
- Anatomy and physiology
- Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Cell and developmental biology
- Cell biology
- Chemistry and biochemistry
- Dietary and nutritional studies
- Functional anatomy
- Reproductive and development biology
- Genetics
- Health informatics
- Human biology
- Human structure and function
- Nutrition
- Rehabilitation
- Advanced nerve and muscle physiology
- Immunopharmacology
- Microbiology
- Molecular and human genetics
- Neuroscience
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Research methods
Standard entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL
- And a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, and any Physics or Mathematics. International: completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including at least one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics OR Successful completion of an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 7 with no band less than 6.5 Mature Age: Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered for admission to the course.
Study pathways
Students that complete the Bachelor of Biomedicine are eligible to apply for a variety of post-graduate programs, specifically medicine or other medical-related courses, Honours or research Masters. Graduates could also enter the workforce as researchers in a variety of fields including medical, exercise and nutrition sciences, and in medical and diagnostic application services.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Footscray Park | International: $112,800 | No |
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| St Albans | International: $112,800 | No |
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