Biomedical Science

In this flexible program, you'll develop a broad understanding of human anatomy, physiology and pathology from cellular to systems level.

Year 1

You'll cover chemistry, human biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, immunology, and statistics.

Year 2

You'll study biochemistry, human physiology, cell biology and anatomy. Depending on your area of specialisation, you may choose electives in microbiology or histology.

Year 3

You have a choice of studying molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, advanced physiology, pathology or microbiology. You'll also undertake a short research project or work experience placement.

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).

Note: For midyear (Semester 2) 2017 entry, only applicants with advanced standing should apply. Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate chemistry and cell biology subject.

Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.

Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted. 

Prerequisites

Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics; or

VCE Units 3 and 4 in Chemistry and one of Mathematics (any) or Physics, with study scores of at least 20.

Selection tasks

None

English language requirements

To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

• IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
• TOEFL (Paper Based Test): minimum score of 580 (TWE 4.5)
• TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 92 (with minimum of 20 in all sections)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.