Bachelor of Biomedical Science
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Our Bachelor of Biomedical Science encompasses the biological basis of human structure and function, and the application of this knowledge to disease, wellbeing and society. It’s an exciting degree designed to meet growing global demand for health graduates. Some of your classes are held in cutting-edge labs at the UWA Health Campus, located on the QEIIMC site in Nedlands.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- You’ll be taught by world-class researchers in cutting-edge laboratories and tutorial rooms and network with some of the world’s brightest minds
- Classes are taught at the UWA Health Campus, located on the QEIIMC site in Nedlands. It’s the largest medical centre in the southern hemisphere and surrounded by major public hospitals and internationally renowned organisations.
- This degree encompasses laboratory-based learning, practical industry placements, and laboratory-based biomedical research, ensuring you are ready to enter the global workforce
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Prerequisites
Majors
- Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
- Anatomy and Human Biology
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Exercise and Health
- Genetics
- Humanities in Health and Medicine
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Neuroscience
- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Public Health
Potential Career Outcomes
Clinical Trials Coordinator, Geneticist, Laboratory Technician or Manager, Medical Scientist (Diagnostics)*, Medical/Biomedical Scientist or Researcher, Microbiologist, Public Health Professional, Scientist
*Postgraduate study required
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2021.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.50 | 99.50 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 89.95 | 90.95 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 72.90 | 80.0 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
72.90
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at University of Western Australia. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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