Get set to contribute to breakthroughs in the medical sciences and healthcare by combining interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and key practical skills with an in-depth understanding of biomedical science.

This four-year dual program offers you the opportunity to influence major scientific advancement through specialist knowledge in two widely applicable technical disciplines. You'll gain deep knowledge of biomedical science while enjoying the flexibility to select a speciality major under the science program.

For the science component, you'll learn about the scientific process through activities such as experimental design, hands-on experiments and computer programming, and you'll develop your critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning skills.

You can follow your interests and select a major from one of the broadest selections of science disciplines in Australia. Majors range from chemistry and computer science to mathematics and marine biology, and much more.

Your biomedical science studies incorporate extensive practical experience, including opportunities to work with researchers making the latest breakthroughs.

You'll study the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole-body levels, and cover biochemistry and cell biology, physiology, developmental biology, microbiology, pharmacology and neuroscience.

With two highly respected scientific programs, your skills and knowledge will be in high demand and you'll be ready to embark on an interesting and rewarding career across biomedicine and science.

Majors

Applied Mathematics
Archaeological Science
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Coastal and Ocean Science
Computer Science
Earth Science
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Food Science and Nutrition
Food Technology
Genetics
Geographical Sciences
Marine Biology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Microbiology, Infection and Immunity (Extended Major)
Physics
Plant Science
Psychology
Public Health
Statistics
Zoology

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Biomedical scientist
Biopharmaceutical scientist
Laboratory manager
Biomedical researcher
Data scientist
Health promotion manager
Biotechnologist
Environmental scientist
Food technologist
Environmental and science communicator