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Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours): Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

This honours degree is tailored for high-ATAR students interested in biomedical science research, offering majors in Discovery Bioscience and Clinical Medical Science, and culminating in a full-year research program.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 - 4 semesters full-time
Course Code
BH-ADVBSC, 102739H
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Domestic Fees
$9,300 per year
International Fees
$43,658 per year / $174,632 total
ATAR
90

About this course

Overview

This honours degree is designed for high-ATAR students with an interest in biomedical science research.

In your first year, you will study units specific to this course and interprofessional units with students from other disciplines.

From your second year, you'll study your chosen major - either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science - and build skills in experimental design, ethics, statistical analysis, data management, critical interpretation and scientific writing.

You'll undertake project units with strong industry and research collaborations that provide guided practical experience in biomedical research.

You'll also participate in a research roadshow in operational research settings, such as laboratories and clinical trial sites, and have opportunities for extracurricular activities that further develop your research skills.

In your final year, you'll complete a full-year research program in the laboratory of an approved university, research institute or industry site.

Discovery Bioscience

Explore how knowledge of the biological processes that underpin a person's health is advancing. Topics include genomics, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics, as well as the application of new technologies.

Clinical Medical Science

Study clinical biosciences and emerging therapies through topics that include population and personalised medicine, and clinical trials. You'll also gain a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, immunology and regenerative medicine.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Select an option that best suits you:

You're considered a high school leaver if you:

  • Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
  • Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years.

ATAR pathway

  • Minimum ATAR 90
  • Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Essential WACE subjects (prerequisites)

Subjects you must have studied in high school to be eligible for entry into a course.

Chemistry ATARand Mathematics Methods ATARor Mathematics Specialist ATAR

  • Desirable WACE subjects

Desirable WACE subjects

High school subjects that aren't essential for entry into the course, but provide a good foundation.

Human Biology ATARor Biology ATARand Physics ATAR

Please see our correlation comparability for previous TEE subjects, WACE courses and WACE ATAR courses.

StepUp Entry

StepUp grants additional ATAR points to help eligible students qualify for admission.

Successful StepUp Entry and StepUp Equity Adjustment Admission Pathway (StepUp Bonus) applicants will be eligible to be considered for admission into this course.

Alternative pathways

  • Indigenous applicant

If you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant who hasn't met Curtin's minimum admissions criteria, the Centre for Aboriginal Studies offers bridging courses that are tailored to help you gain entry into this course.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • Integrate advanced skills, concepts and principles into the investigation of research questions in the biomedical sciences.
  • Demonstrate autonomy, adaptability and initiative in the generation of novel evidence-based solutions in the biomedical sciences.
  • Effectively disseminate research outcomes to a variety of audiences using communication technologies.
  • Apply national and international research standards to biomedical problems of local and global significance.
  • Demonstrate cultural competency through research practice that considers cultural diversity and a willingness to learn from, engage with, and be empathetic towards, people from diverse backgrounds.
  • Demonstrate leadership and ethical practice when engaging with, and learning from, the community, research colleagues and industry.

Career pathways

Careers
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Researcher / research assistant
  • Medical communication
  • Biomedical sales
Industries
  • Biotechnology
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Medical diagnostic
  • Hospital and medical
  • Biomedical technology and product development
  • Tertiary education

Course structure

Course outlineOverview

This honours degree is designed for high-ATAR students with an interest in biomedical science research.

In your first year, you will study units specific to this course and interprofessional units with students from other disciplines.

From your second year, you'll study your chosen major - either Discovery Bioscience or Clinical Medical Science - and build skills in experimental design, ethics, statistical analysis, data management, critical interpretation and scientific writing.

You'll undertake project units with strong industry and research collaborations that provide guided practical experience in biomedical research.

You'll also participate in a research roadshow in operational research settings, such as laboratories and clinical trial sites, and have opportunities for extracurricular activities that further develop your research skills.

In your final year, you'll complete a full-year research program in the laboratory of an approved university, research institute or industry site.

Discovery Bioscience

Explore how knowledge of the biological processes that underpin a person's health is advancing. Topics include genomics, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and lipidomics, as well as the application of new technologies.

Clinical Medical Science

Study clinical biosciences and emerging therapies through topics that include population and personalised medicine, and clinical trials. You'll also gain a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, immunology and regenerative medicine.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL) ### Use your experience to get credit towards your degree Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience. Submit an enquiryCRL search

How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View ourapplication deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: BH-ADVBSC
  • CRICOS code: 102739H
  • Last updated on: 14 October 2025