Bachelor of Biomedical Science Frequently Asked Questions

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an immersive, tech-focused entry into a vital healthcare domain, offering state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to connect and work with leading organisations.

While your current degree can lead you to career opportunities in fields like medical research, healthcare consultancy and health communications, the Bachelor of Biomedical Science offers these outcomes, as well as providing a more focused degree which can allow a clear transition to postgraduate pathways and biomedical industry roles.

If you're a local student interested in transferring from the Bachelor of Health Science to the new Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you may be eligible if you:

• are majoring in Biomedical Science

• began your degree after 1 January 2022

• have completed only the first or second year of study or have at least 100 credit points remaining in your current degree.

For more information, contact the Enrolment Support team at HQ.

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you'll study core subjects such as anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, epidemiology, and immunology.

The program includes research methods, digital health, and disease studies across life stages. In your final year, you'll undertake a biomedical science project and explore pathophysiology. Electives and work-integrated learning opportunities allow you to tailor your studies to your career goals.

The units of your degree become more focused as you move through each year.

The curriculum deals with science-based content. Please reference entry requirements and ATAR. Note, if you meet the entry requirements and are accepted into the course, this should set you up to successfully complete the course.

In undertaking a Bachelor of Biomedical Science students will have access to our digital anatomy lab which features anamotage tables and VR equipment to assist with the practical learning element of their degree.

There are a large variety of career options in a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, but they all have an emphasis on the medical industry or research careers. Careers may include biomedical laboratory technician, medical scientist and health information officer.

Upon graduating from a Bachelor of Biomedical Science you can undertake further study for a career as a dentist or pharmacist. Please note, to progress in studies for such careers requires a high standard of achievement plus the need to meet additional requirements at instructions that offer these courses. Always best to check the entry requirements before applying.

Our Bachelor of Biomedical Science requires a 60 ATAR for guaranteed entry. If you do not meet the ATAR requirement you can undertake one of our pathway courses.

UniLink pathway - Diploma of Health Science - 8 months full-time, 8 units max credit

Alternatively, we offer several VE health-related courses that can help you with entry in the Bachelor of Biomedical science. Please note these courses are not mapped pathways and do not guarantee entry.

This course has a Semester 1 and Semester 2 intake.

As part of The Bachelor of Biomedical Science program, you will gain work experience through their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program. This program guarantees that all bachelor’s degree students engage in real industry experience during their studies.

The WIL program at Swinburne includes placements, internships, or industry-linked projects, ensuring that you build practical skills and professional networks before graduating.

For WIL opportunities specific to this course please visit the course page.

There are a number of potential opportunities to study at a higher level e.g., postgraduate, or possibly a specialist area of biomedical science. Please visit some of our postgraduate courses:

• Master of Health Sciences (Research)
• Master of Research
   

Graduates of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science can further a career in research and biomedical science, or pivot to pursue a post graduate qualification in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a focused degree that allows students to pursue a degree aligned with a range of careers focused on medical science. There are still a large variety of career options in a Bachelor of Biomedical Science, but they all have an emphasis on the medical industry or research careers.

In contrast, the Bachelor of Health Science is a broader degree that allows students who are unsure of their career pathway to enter the degree and ‘discover’ what career they may like to pursue as they go through the course. Careers can range from community health services to advanced management of medical instrumentation, depending on the major(s) chosen in the degree.

You can speak to one of our future student advisors to find out more about the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and study options. To book your appointment visit Applications and course consultation.