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Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

The Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) is designed for those passionate about biomedicine, offering pathways to careers in health-related fields and opportunities for further specialization, including a transition to the Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
3581, 113583K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb

About this course

Overview

If you are passionate about the field of biomedicine, then this program is for you. Our Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) provides a gateway to a rewarding career in a range of health-related fields. For those interested to pursue a career as a Medical Doctor, a new Assured Biomedicine Pathway into the Doctor of Medicine program is available for eligible candidates. If this pathway is pursued, entry requirements into the Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) degree and the requirements for entry into the Doctor of Medicine from this pathway must be met.

Why study this degree?

Biomedical science plays a vital role in advancing medical knowledge, understanding diseases and developing new treatments. By studying biomedical science, you can actively contribute to healthcare and make a positive impact on people's lives.

Biomedical science is a constantly evolving field, with new discoveries and advancements being made regularly. Pursuing a biomedical science degree allows you to stay at the forefront of scientific progress and engage in lifelong learning.

Upon graduation, eligible students can directly transition into Notre Dame's Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree. This pathway may also enhance opportunities for research, leadership and specialization within the medical field.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency.

Applicants with recent Secondary Education

This program is targeted to school leavers or recent school leavers who have completed secondary studies within one year of application.

  • Prescribed ATAR
  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score
  • Successful completion of UCAT (University Clinical Aptitude Test) which will be ranked by UNDA to determine interview
  • Successful Interview

No Adjustment Factors are available for this Program.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

  • Completion of Higher Education subjects are not accepted for entry
  • Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry

No Advanced Standing is available for this program as it is targeted to school leavers or recent school leavers who have completed secondary studies within one year of application.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

  • VET qualifications are not accepted for entry

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

  • Work and Life Experience is not accepted for entry
  • STAT is not accepted for entry

How to Apply

Applications for Bachelor of Biomedical Science, as an assured pathway into medicine, will be via UAC for Sydney applicants, and TISC for Fremantle applicants, where you can preference The University of Notre Dame Australia.

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.

Entry pathways

Students in this assured pathway must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 each semester throughout their undergraduate Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) degree in order to be eligible to apply for the program in order to be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Medicine (NSW) program.

Study locations

Sydney

Fremantle

What you will learn

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply thorough scientific knowledge gained through in-depth study of Biomedical Sciences.
  • Plan, implement and undertake scientific methodology and experimentation.
  • Apply research skills to critically appraise the scientific literature.
  • Analyse, evaluate and interpret scientific data and effectively communicate results in written and oral presentations.
  • Demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and a collaborative approach to teamwork in the Biomedical profession.
  • Integrate and apply professional knowledge and interpersonal skills gained through work integrated learning during the completion of an Honours project.
  • Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and technical skills to design, frame, conduct, and report on an independent research project.
  • Critically evaluate, analyse, and deploy evidence in support of a research thesis.

Career pathways

Career opportunities

The following careers are open to graduates of this program:

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Research Assistant
  • Research Fellow
  • Biomedical Sales
  • Clinical Scientist
  • Medical Doctor pathway

Course structure

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) is structured as follows:

Year OneSemester OneSemester TwoHLTH1000 Human Structure & Function (25 units)
HLTH1150 Academic Research & Writing in Health Sciences (25 units)
SCIE1000 Introduction to Chemistry (25 units)
PSYC1030 Introduction to Applied Psychology A (25 units)HLTH1005 Cellular Biology and Genetics (25 units)
HLTH1030 Anatomy & Physiology of Body Systems (25 units)
CORE1000 Foundations of Wisdom (25 units)
ABOR1000 Aboriginal People (25 units)Year TwoSemester OneSemester TwoHLTH2004 The Pathological Basis of Disease (25 units)
HLTH2300 Microbiology (25 units)
HLTH3014 or Elective (25 units)
CORE CORE Elective (25 units)HLTH2002 Cellular and Systems Neuroscience (25 units)
HLTH2210 Biochemistry (25 units)
HLTH2003 Developmental and Reproductive Biology (25 units)
MATH1020 Statistics (25 units)Year ThreeSemester OneSemester TwoHLTH3004 Biomedical Science Techniques and Practicum (25 units)
HLTH3100 Immunology (25 units)
HLTH3400 Human Genetics (25 units)
Elective (25 units)HLTH3006 Drug Innovation, Delivery and Evaluation (25 units)
HLTH3250 Infectious Disease (25 units)
HLTH3005 Clinical and Applied Neuroscience (25 units)
Elective (25 units)Year FourSemester OneSemester TwoHLTH4400 Advanced Research Methods, Statistics & Ethics (25 units)
HLTH4013 Honours Research Biomedical Science Part A (75 units)HLTH4014 Honours Research Biomedical Science Part B (100 units)

Total Program Units of Credit: 800

How to apply

How to Apply

Applications for Bachelor of Biomedical Science, as an assured pathway into medicine, will be via UAC for Sydney applicants, and TISC for Fremantle applicants, where you can preference The University of Notre Dame Australia.

Please note: all applicants must be of school leaving age or older to apply.