Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Biomedical Science
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined Bachelor of of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Biomedical Science where you’ll graduate with two degrees in just four years. This combined Bachelor's degree will enable you to develop high levels of competency in one language and functional levels of competency in a second language, while equipping you with the practical skills and essential knowledge to impact the health of people and populations.
Why study this course?
- UWA offers the largest range of languages of any WA university, and more than most in Australia. Our unique Bachelor of Modern Languages enables you to achieve a high level of competency in one language and functional levels of competency in a second language in the four macro skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing
- The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a practical, flexible degree which offers students the opportunity to study a range of health-focussed subjects ranging from biochemistry to pathology, infectious diseases to exercise science, genetics to anatomy and physiology, and neuroscience to indigenous public health
- You will graduate with two qualifications, having cut two years off the time it takes you to study two degrees.
What will I learn?
You will become fluent in one language and achieve a functional level of competency in a second language, while developing expertise in biomedical science with a specific focus on a selected biomedical discipline.
Prerequisites
Majors
You will combine one of the following majors from the Bachelor of Modern Languages with a major from the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, plus a minor in another language.
Potential Career Outcomes
Careers and employability
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Modern Languages and Bachelor of Biomedical Science are uniquely placed for the job market. Their knowledge of two languages other than English, paired with cutting-edge scientific knowledge and a strong background in science communication and research, will open up employment pathways in a variety of Australian and global industries, particularly in international public health policy and government, trans-national pharmaceutical development and regulation, health philanthropy and biomedical communication.
Potential jobs
- Laboratory Technician
- Journalist/Science Communicator
- Biomedical Researcher
- Medical Scientist*
- Infectious Disease Scientist*
- Public Health Analyst/Researcher*
*May require postgraduate study
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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