Bachelor of Biomedical Science
University of Newcastle - Newcastle - Callaghan
Overview
Bachelor of Biomedical Science graduates have the knowledge and skills to contribute to the global advancement of medical research, practice, and policy. You'll have the opportunity to study a wide range of courses that provide advanced theoretical knowledge in physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, medical genetics, and immunology. The range of courses maximises flexibility enabling you to tailor your degree to your career aspirations in medical research, laboratory medicine, or the health professions. Hands-on experience in clinical laboratories and industry environments is a key component of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.
Majors
Areas of study
Anatomy, bioinformatics, cell and molecular biology, experimental design and analysis, genetics and immunology, medical biochemistry, microbiology, neuroscience, nutritional science, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physiology.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Biotechnologist, clinical research coordinator, geneticist/genetic counsellor, pharmaceutical scientist, reproductive medicine/IVF specialist, and science educator.
Graduates from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science can complete further studies in health and medicine, or work in a variety of industries including allied health, pharmaceutical, biotechnology industries, research, or academia.
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 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 99.55 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 89.25 | 94.25 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 61.65 | 70.65 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Newcastle website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Newcastle
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Science
Indicative ATAR
61.65
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available
Course Link
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- State
- NSW
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 147
- Campuses
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Central Coast - Ourimbah Gosford Newcastle - Callaghan Newcastle City Precinct Port Macquarie Sydney
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 Newcastle. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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