Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-02-01 | - |
2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UWA is a comprehensive program that provides a solid foundation in health science disciplines, including biochemistry, pathology, and neuroscience. Students benefit from specialized majors and hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs at the UWA Health Campus. The degree prepares graduates for diverse careers in academia, the pharmaceutical industry, and the medical professions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a flexible, practical degree that equips students with the essential knowledge and skills for a career in the health sciences. It is designed to meet the growing global demand for graduates with expertise in a range of health science disciplines. The program offers students the opportunity to study a range of health-focused subjects, including biochemistry, pathology, infectious diseases, exercise science, genetics, anatomy and physiology, neuroscience, and indigenous public health. The degree encompasses the biological basis of human structure and function, and the application of this knowledge to disease, wellbeing, and society.
Teaching:
Some classes are held in cutting-edge labs at the UWA Health Campus, located on the QEIIMC site in Nedlands. The campus is surrounded by major public hospitals, pathology services providers, and internationally renowned medical research organizations, including the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the Telethon Kids Institute.
Careers:
The degree could lead to exciting careers across a variety of industries and organizations, including academia, the pharmaceutical industry, bioinnovation sector, the medical professions, health service providers, and practitioners.
Other:
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an exciting comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to meet growing global demand for graduates with expertise in a range of health science disciplines. Specialise in one or two of the 14 majors available, or combine a Biomedical Science major with another from Arts, Commerce or Science, to match your interests and tailor your studies with your career goals.