Victoria University
3 years
The Bachelor of Biomedicine is a 3-year undergraduate program designed to prepare students for postgraduate medicine and allied health careers. With a unique focus on exercise and nutrition in medical practice, students gain comprehensive knowledge in physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and research methods through a blend of theoretical and practical learning.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) with a minimum study score of 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in other English, plus a score of at least 25 in two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. Alternatively, completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma is acceptable. International students must achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands) or equivalent English language qualification. Special entry programs are available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Year 1 covers foundational sciences including Gene and Evolutionary Biology, Mathematics and Statistics for Biomedicine, Functional Anatomy (Trunk and Limbs), Human Physiology (1 and 2), and Chemistry (1A and 1B). Year 2 progresses to Cell and Molecular Biology, Pathophysiology (1 and 2), Medical Biochemistry, Functional Anatomy of the Head and Back, and Cardiorespiratory and Renal Physiology, plus 24 credit points from a selected minor. Year 3 includes Research Methods, Exercise is Medicine, Reproductive and Developmental Biology, Clinical Genetics and Cellular Basis of Disease, Advanced Neurosciences, and a Research Project or Biomolecular Mechanisms of Disease unit, plus 24 credit points from the selected minor. Minor options include Health and Nutrition, Integrative Physiology, Immunopharmacology, and The Entrepreneurial Mindset.
Victoria University is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and is recognized as a leading health and fitness university with a strong commitment to healthy and active living. The Bachelor of Biomedicine is underpinned by the 'exercise is medicine' philosophy and benefits from close partnerships with VU's Institute for Health & Sport, the Collaborative Research Network with the University of Melbourne, and the Australian Institute of Musculoskeletal Science. Students benefit from a three-way partnership at the Centre of Health, Research and Education (CHRE) with University of Melbourne and Western Health at the Sunshine Hospital, providing practical learning in clinical and research settings. VU is award-winning for the Block Model teaching approach and ranked #1 for skills development.
Graduates are prepared for entry into postgraduate programs including medicine, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and dietetics. Career opportunities include positions as medical technicians, medical laboratory scientists, medical diagnostic radiographers, and research scientists in the medical sector. Many graduates pursue research careers in exercise science, nutrition science, and medical research. The research project component provides a platform for students to begin research degrees. The course ensures graduates have the knowledge and skills required for postgraduate study and professional roles in healthcare, research institutions, and medical diagnostic services.
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