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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.
- Course page for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

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
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
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)

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)
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
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)

Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, Melbourne Burwood, VIC
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
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
- Website for Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)

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)

Victoria University
St Albans, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

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
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
- Course page for Bond University (opens in a new tab)
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)
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.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?