Victoria University
3 years
The Bachelor of Biomedicine is a 3-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare students for postgraduate medicine and allied health careers. With a unique focus on exercise and nutrition in medicine, students gain comprehensive knowledge in physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and medical research, combining theoretical learning with practical laboratory and clinical experience.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) with Units 3 and 4, including a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in other English, plus a study score of at least 25 in two of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics. Alternatively, completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma, or a Foundation course is acceptable. International students must achieve IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no band less than 6.5) or equivalent English language qualification.
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 advances 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 recognized as a top 3% university worldwide and is an award-winning institution known for the innovative VU Block Model and ranking #1 for skills development. The university has strong commitments to health and active living, with extensive partnerships including 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, providing practical learning in clinical and research settings. VU offers small group learning, mentoring, and a supportive environment with 4000+ industry connections.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in the medical and health sciences sectors. Many pursue postgraduate studies in medicine, physiotherapy, pharmacy, or dietetics. Others enter the workforce as medical technicians, medical laboratory scientists, or medical diagnostic radiographers. The course particularly prepares students for research careers in medical science, exercise science, or nutrition science. The research project component provides a platform for graduates to pursue research degrees or clinical research positions. With specialization in exercise and nutrition in medicine, graduates are well-positioned for roles in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and health promotion.
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