Overview

The world needs highly skilled biomedical graduates – and our new tech-focussed Bachelor of Biomedical Science is the ideal entry into this vital healthcare domain. Learn in an engaging and immersive environment using state-of-the-art technology and facilities, including virtual reality and digital dissection. You’ll get the chance to take up real industry experience with leading organisations like Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and, Royal Children's Hospital. Graduate as a career-ready biomedical professional, or transition into postgraduate studies in physiotherapy, occupational therapy and medicine.

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Your industry experience

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Skills you’ll learn

  • Scientific writing skills
  • Understanding of human anatomy
  • Understanding of physiology
  • Biomedical data analysis
  • Biomedical sciences laboratory practices
  • Genetic basis of clinical conditions

Your career opportunities

  • Biomedical laboratory technician
  • Medical Scientist
  • Biomedical technician
  • Health Information Officer
  • Clinical trials coordinator
  • Microbiology technical officer

Key codes

CRICOS course code
116519E
VTAC Code (IFP)
3400213323
VTAC Code (CSP)
3400213321
International student visa

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Why Swinburne?

Ranked Top 500 in Public Health

ARWU Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

86% of graduates found employment within 4 months of completing their course

#1 in Melbourne for graduate salary 5 years out - $85.3K (national average $66.3K)

Sources

  • "I have been taught to seek out knowledge and information globally and work in a team with collaborative and negotiation skills. My Industry Supervisor supports me and provides me with opportunities to learn valuable workplace skills that will help me to perform well".

    Nikky Naaz Shaik , Bachelor of Health Science (Professional) - Biomedical Science