Bachelor
School of Health Sciences
Are you interested in Biomedical Science and modern commerce? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in Accounting could give you valuable skills sought by employers. Employers value graduates with a broad education and specific skills in certain areas. By combining studies in two or more locations, you can increase your job prospects, extend your general education and pursue more than one interest. The double degree combines two complementary disciplines but only requires one additional year of study. Contact us today to find out more.
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. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
OR
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Applicants with Higher Education
OR
* Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing).
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
OR
OR
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
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. We also consider your application more broadly - your non-academic achievements (such as any previous leadership roles, volunteering, work, church and/or community involvement) as well as personal qualities - your aspirations and interests and your capacity to complete your chosen program. See Individual Factors for further details regarding this.
Applicants with recent Secondary Education
OR
*Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors.
Applicants with Higher Education
OR
*Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for credit (Advanced Standing). See here for details.
Note: Tertiary Preparation Programs are not accepted for entry into Bachelor of Architecture
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. This includes applicants who have completed Steiner, Montessori or home school curriculums. To qualify, applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
OR
OR
*STAT results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years in order to be considered (e.g. for 2024 admission, STAT results obtained in 2023, 2022 or 2021 can be considered).
A Biomedical Science program at Notre Dame is a gateway to a rewarding career in various health-related fields and provides the foundation for advanced scientific investigations.
This program includes a general introduction to biological science. It covers anatomy, molecular and cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, pathology, infectious disease, human physiology, immunology, neuroscience and reproductive biology.
This degree can easily be combined with a Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Accounting) - one of several undergraduate degrees offered by the School of Business. These degrees combine academic work with a four to the six-week business internship. This enables students to gain valuable on-the-job experience and provides opportunities to interact with professional practitioners in their chosen industry.
The internship program delivers essential career-seeking skills through CV workshops, interviewing technique classes, coaching sessions and assistance for students to find their perfect match.
Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; the following careers are open to graduates: Biochemist, biomedical scientist, researcher, biomedical sales, health provider or insurance companies, medical research specialist, and biomedical business development.
Bachelor of Biomedical Science / Bachelor of Commerce (Major: Accounting)
Year One
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year Two
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year Three
Semester 1
Semester 2
Year Four
Semester 1
Semester 2
Core Curriculum
Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.
More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.
Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.