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Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Melbourne, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree in biological and biomedical sciences leading to pharma, Life science or postgraduate study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biomedical Science can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Life science industry
- Masters in biotechnology
- Molecular medicine
- Immunology or microbiology
- MSc or PhD research
Curriculum
- Four-year honours degree in biological and biomedical sciences. The page lists no module names
- It states graduates enter taught masters such as Biotechnology
- Molecular Medicine
- Immunology or Microbiology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of a secondary school qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 and course-specific prerequisites where required.
Accepted academic background
Australian Year 12 equivalent, Recognised secondary qualification, Relevant pathway qualification
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Passport
- Course-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Choose the course
- Collect academic and English documents
- Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
- Receive and accept the offer
- Pay the international fee deposit
- Arrange a student visa and enrol.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,600 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 AUD |
| Deposit | $20,300 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | St Albans Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sport, Health and Engineering |
| Department | Health & Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 288 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | VU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
7 Feb 2027
85 days leftProgram starts
April 2027
Apply by
18 Apr 2027
155 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
18 Jul 2027
246 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 7 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,600 AUD per year. The application fee is $75 AUD. The deposit is $20,300 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.

