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Bachelor of Biomedicine
This degree builds an understanding of how the body normally works, what causes disease and how it can be treated.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 45.25
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- VIC
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Biomedicine asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how the human body works
- good communication skills for working with others
- an eye for detail in lab and research work
- a willingness to keep learning and asking questions
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 3 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.
Victoria University
Footscray Park, St Albans, VIC
3.9from 1,562 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 65.25 lowest
- (80.55 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 45.25 lowest
- (60 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
- Website for The University of Melbourne (opens in a new tab)
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC
4.5from 1,845 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 78.9 lowest
- (90 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Biomedicine.
- Body structure and function
- Cell biology and biochemistry
- Causes and mechanisms of disease
- Research design and analysis
- A chosen major or minor
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?