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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

This degree explores how the healthy and diseased human body works, from cells and molecules up to whole body systems.

How long it takes
2 to 3 years
full time
Entry ATAR
From 45.6
Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
20 providers
6 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Biomedical Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how the human body works
  • a careful approach to practical work
  • good communication skills
  • an interest in health and disease

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 20 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

  • Monash University

    Clayton, VIC

    4.3from 1,955 Google reviews

    ATAR
    81.35 lowest
    (91.05 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly

    What to weigh up

    • Admin replies can be slow
    • Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
  • Griffith University

    Brisbane South (Nathan), Gold Coast, QLD

    4.3from 1,317 Google reviews

    ATAR
    66.1 lowest
    (74.1 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $9,600 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable

    What to weigh up

    • Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
  • Deakin University

    Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC

    More about Deakin University

    4.4from 2,192 Google reviews

    ATAR
    59.65 lowest
    (71.65 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
    • Support services are helpful for students

    What to weigh up

    • Enrolment and admin can be slow
  • Southern Cross University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    3.4from 183 Google reviews

    ATAR
    70 lowest
    (72 median, 2024)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Fee
    $9,536 a year
    (Government-supported place)
    Website for Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)
  • Victoria University

    St Albans, VIC

    3.9from 1,562 Google reviews

    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
  • La Trobe University

    Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, VIC

    4.3from 1,101 Google reviews

    ATAR
    45.6 lowest
    (60.55 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Feb 2027
    Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Lecturers are friendly and supportive

    What to weigh up

    • Admin and support can be slow to respond
    • Some find courses light on practical content
  • Bond University

    Gold Coast, QLD

    4.4from 303 Google reviews

    ATAR
    80 lowest
    (80 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Jan 2027
    Fee
    $55,200 a year
    (Full fee)
    Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)

    What students like

    • Staff are friendly, caring and helpful
    • Small class sizes give personalised attention

    What to weigh up

    • Fees are on the higher side
    • Admissions can be slow to sort out
  • Charles Darwin University

    Casuarina, Casuarina, NT

    4.2from 619 Google reviews

    ATAR
    51.3 lowest
    (60.15 median, 2026)
    How you study
    On campus
    (full or part time)
    Next intake
    Mar 2027

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science.

  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Biochemistry and cell biology
  • Microbiology and immunology
  • Genetics and disease processes
  • Laboratory skills
  • Research methods

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

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