Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)

Do you have an interest in medical biology and human health? Are you keen to discover more about human disease, from its cause and diagnosis through to novel treatments and cures? Biomedical scientists are vitally important. They advance world-changing discoveries to improve the health and quality of people's lives.

Our Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) gives you the knowledge and skills to access an emerging global sector. You will:

• learn the skills to drive the future of healthcare, from vaccine discovery to disease prevention
• gain real-world practical insights from industry lecturers and placements
• study how the body works and what happens when it fails
• explore how to stop deadly outbreaks of disease and create life-saving vaccinations
• build a vast knowledge base from simple molecules to whole organisms
• learn directly from active world-class biomedical researchers and educators

Areas of specialisation include: Biochemistry; Genetics; Microbiology and Immunology.

Where could it take you?

You could be running a laboratory, performing cutting-edge cancer research or modifying genes for vaccines. You might design drugs for the pharmaceutical industry. Perhaps you'll work directly with patients after completing a degree in postgraduate medicine or allied health.