Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor

Take the first step towards a career in health and medicine with the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences. You'll build foundational knowledge and skills within the field of biomedicine and find your niche in this rapidly expanding industry.

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Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Jan

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year / $26,844 total

ATAR

65

About this course

Take the first step towards a career in health and medicine with the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences. You'll build foundational knowledge and skills within the field of biomedicine and find your niche in this rapidly expanding industry. Graduates are equipped to excel in careers involving medicine, dentistry, allied health, veterinary science, medical laboratory science and more.

Entry requirements

ATAR 65

English (Units 3/4,C)

Recommended Knowledge

Mathematical Methods (Units 3/4,C), Chemistry (Units 3/4,C); plus one of Biology, Health, Physical Education or Physics

Study locations

Townsville

Career pathways

The expert design of the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences prepares you to for a variety of careers across industries including medicine, veterinary science, biosecurity, pharmaceuticals, research, clinical sciences and more.

JCU graduates are highly valued for their extensive practical skills, developed through varied hands-on learning opportunities. Enter the workforce with a detailed understanding of the daily operations of your chosen industry.

Benefit from the opportunity to work closely with academics and industry leaders. You'll build a network of contacts that can assist you in developing an exciting and varied career in industries ripe for growth.

Discover just how far a career in Biomedical Science can take you. At JCU, our focus on empowering rural and regional communities within the Tropics provides unique opportunities for practical experience, many of which lead to employment after graduation.

How to apply

Note the course QTAC code for the location you've chosen. You'll need to enter it as part of your QTAC application.

Application dates vary between courses, whether they're delivered in semester, trimester or carousel study modes. View our Application due dates page for more information.

ATAR score is indicative only. Entry scores will be finalised in the major offer round.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Engineering courses at James Cook University (JCU).

71.8%

Overall satisfaction

78.9%

Skill scale

53.5%

Teaching scale

91.8%

Employed full-time

$66.7k

Average salary

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