Undergraduate

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science at the University of Newcastle prepares students for careers across a wide range of biomedical fields by developing knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. Students gain hands-on, career-ready skills on campus in a dedicated medical science precinct with specialised laboratory spaces, and learn from active biomedical researchers. The degree provides a strong foundation for roles in research, diagnostics, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, or for further study in health and medicine.

Cost & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$51,100
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

3 terms of coursework

  • Introductory Chemistry I
  • Anatomy for Biomedical Science
  • Human Genomics and Biomolecular Analysis
  • Biomedical Science Part 1
  • Biomedical Science Part 2
  • Professional and Communication Skills in Biomedicine
  • Critical Thinking and Scientific Process in Biomedicine
  • Statistics for the Sciences
  • Introductory Pharmacology
  • Human Biochemistry and Cell Biology
  • Experimental and Clinical Design in Medical Research
  • Integrative Physiology for Biomedical Science
  • Human Infection and Immunity
  • Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
  • Regulatory skills for the Pharmaceutical and Therapeutic Goods Industries
  • Human Reproduction and Pregnancy
  • Neural and Visceral Anatomy
  • Cancer Biology and Oncology
  • Clinical Exercise Physiology
  • Human Pathophysiology
  • Foundations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
  • Biomedical Research Integrated Learning
  • Neuroscience
  • Anatomical Pathology
  • Clinical Immunology and Infection
  • Medical Data Management
  • Clinical Leadership in Health Care
  • Biostatistics A
  • Career-ready Placement Course List: Work Integrated Learning in Biomedical Science

Admissions

Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC), the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.

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