Health Major Biomedical Science

Pathway to medicine

Are you looking for pathway into medicine or a career in allied health? The Bachelor of Health (Biomedical Science major) is the perfect stepping stone for students wanting to prepare for the Graduate Australian Medical Schools Admissions Test (GAMSAT). With a mixture of on-campus and external modes the BHEA accommodates changes in life’s demands.

You’ll need a lab coat

Graduates can work as medical, clinical or research scientists in hospitals, private pathology laboratories, universities and research institutions. As an industry-driven program, there is also a demand for graduates in medical technologies marketing, as well as the pharmaceutical, clinical physiology and diagnostic industries.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units

Core courses24

Total24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

BIO1101Biology 11

BIO1103Pathology Studies

BIO1104Medical Microbiology and Immunology 11

BIO1204Introduction to Biomedical Sciences1

BIO2107Cell and Molecular Biology 1

BIO2118Human Physiology and Pharmacology 1 

BIO2119Human Biochemistry 1 

BIO2120Biomedical Sciences Residential School 11 

BIO2219Genetics

BIO2218Human Physiology and Pharmacology 2

BIO3219Human Biochemistry 2

BIO2220Biomedical Sciences Residential School 21

BIO3101Human Physiology and Pharmacology in Disease 1

BIO3102Human Pathophysiology

BIO2106Medical Microbiology and Immunology 2

BIO3103Biomedical Sciences Residential School 31

BIO3201Human Physiology and Pharmacology in Disease 2

BIO3206Medical Microbiology and Immunology 3

BIO3207Cell and Molecular Biology 2 

CHE1110Chemistry 11

CHE2120Chemistry 21

STA2300Data Analysis

Choose one of the following two courses:  

BIO1203Human Anatomy and Physiology1

BIO1205Pathology Clinical Placement 1

Choose one of the following three courses:  

BIO3203Biomedical Sciences Residential School 41

SCI3301Science Project 

SCI3302Industry Placement 

Footnotes

1 If studied externally, residential school attendance on-campus in Toowoomba is compulsory.

Entry requirements

• Year 12 English (4,SA)
• Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Multi-strand Science is recommended

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

OP/Rank

The 2015 OP/Rank for this program is: 15/67

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

Year 12 Senior Certificate or equivalent from a recognised institution. Find your country's level of qualificationand minimum entry requirements for this program.

• A-level mathematics
• A-level Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics or Multi-strand Science or equivalent

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.