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Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

School of Health Sciences, Sydney Campus

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.

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*

OR

  • Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) score

AND

  • 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, where you can preference The University of Notre Dame Australia.

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

Study locations

Sydney

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

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

Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) is a 4-year undergraduate degree exploring a wide range of scientific disciplines that focus on the human body in the context of health and disease. The degree covers all of the modern scientific principles required in biomedical science practice and exposes the student to contemporary scientific techniques that have been used by biomedical scientists, to develop innovative diagnostic techniques or novel treatments for disease.

The Honours component is undertaken in the fourth year, allowing students to undertake a research project within a field of Biomedical Science/field of Medicine in collaboration with an academic supervisor. These projects can be undertaken in Notre Dame's school of health sciences or school of medicine, or affiliated research institutes or hospital departments.

Students will graduate with skills in research planning, inductive reasoning, data analysis and written and oral communication, culminating in a written thesis.

Core Curriculum

  • CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
  • CORE II: Elective
    • Electives in philosophy and\or theology
    • Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and\or theology
    • An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
    • An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
    • An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.