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The University of Queensland (UQ)

  • 29% international / 71% domestic

Bachelors of Biomedical Science / Science

  • Bachelor

Get set to contribute to breakthroughs in the medical sciences and healthcare by combining interdisciplinary scientific knowledge and key practical skills with an in-depth understanding of biomedical science.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
2416, 092441B
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
International Fees
$44,432 per year / $177,728 total

About this course

This four-year dual program offers you the opportunity to influence major scientific advancement through specialist knowledge in two widely applicable technical disciplines. You'll gain deep knowledge of biomedical science while enjoying the flexibility to select a speciality major under the science program.

For the science component, you'll learn about the scientific process through activities such as experimental design, hands-on experiments and computer programming, and you'll develop your critical thinking, communication and quantitative reasoning skills.

You can follow your interests and select a major from one of the broadest selections of science disciplines in Australia. Majors range from chemistry and computer science to mathematics and marine biology, and much more.

Your biomedical science studies incorporate extensive practical experience, including opportunities to work with researchers making the latest breakthroughs.

You'll study the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole-body levels, and cover biochemistry and cell biology, physiology, developmental biology, microbiology, pharmacology and neuroscience.

With two highly respected scientific programs, your skills and knowledge will be in high demand and you'll be ready to embark on an interesting and rewarding career across biomedicine and science.

Study locations

Herston

Gatton

St Lucia

What you will learn

Program highlights
  • Learn how to work confidently in a range of labs and gain practical skills to help you succeed.
  • Study at one of the largest scientific research institutions in Australia, home to more than 2,200 science labs.
  • Participate in UQ's Summer and Winter Research Programs and gain research experience working alongside leading academics and researchers.
  • Graduate with two highly respected scientific degrees and open the door to a broad range of career possibilities in areas across biomedicine and science.

1 in Queensland for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2020

37 in the world for life sciences and medicine

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career pathways

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Depending on which major you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Project archaeologist
  • Biopharmaceutical scientist
  • Data scientist
  • Biomedical engineer
  • Analytical chemist
  • Software engineer
  • Environmental scientist
  • Food technologist
  • Wildlife management officer
  • Marine biologist