UndergraduateBiology & Life Sciences
Bachelor of Biomedicine
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne immerses students in the Southern hemisphere's largest biomedical precinct, home to more than 40 hospitals, research institutes and biotechnology organisations. Students choose from 16 majors across biomedical disciplines, building knowledge of the body's normal structure and function alongside critical thinking, problem-solving and evidence analysis skills.
Melbourne is ranked first in Australia for life sciences and medicine and for graduate employability. Graduates move into medicine, health sciences and biomedical research careers.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Year 1: Biomolecules and Cells
- Genetics and the Evolution of Life
- Human Structure and Function
- Chemistry for Biomedicine
- Year 2: major selection (Cell and Developmental Biology, Human Structure and Function, Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or others)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Year 3: advanced major subjects
- research-methods subject
- capstone research or laboratory project
- Breadth subjects required outside the science faculty
- consistent with the wider Melbourne Model structure
- Strong emphasis throughout on preparation for graduate-entry professional degrees (MD, Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Physiotherapy)
Admissions
Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent); lowest selection rank for 2026 entry was 90.00, slightly below the DB's stated 92-97 range; a common pathway toward Medicine/Dentistry postgraduate entry; prerequisite VCE Units 3/4 Chemistry and Mathematical Methods recommended.
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