Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Course information for - 2025 entry
Domestic
- Domestic
- International
- Domestic
- International
Offered at 3 locations
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Duration
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1 year full-time
- ATAR
- New
- Fees (first year)*
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2025Applications open August 2024Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2025Applications open April 2025
Overview
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) allows students to extend knowledge gained in their undergraduate degree, develop research skills that will equip them for future study at a higher degree level and work closely with an academic expert to contribute to a particular area of interest.
Careers
Our graduates have undertaken further study in post graduate health programs or research or have pursued careers in:
- pharmaceutical and medical technology industries
- medical marketing
- research in universities, hospitals and the public sector
- science communication
- quality assurance
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours), a student must complete 80 credit points (cp).
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Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible to apply for admission to the course, a student must have completed a relevant bachelor degree and attained a GPA of 5.50 in that degree.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
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Applicants with higher education study
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.
English language requirements
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
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Pathways
Further study
Completion of an honours degree is the most efficient pathway to doctoral studies.
Fees
Course costs
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
Staff Profile
Dr Francesca Fernandez
National course coordinator Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
Dr Fernandez completed her Ph.D in 2003 studying the genetic variability of MDMA (or ecstasy) in rats at the Magendie Neuroscience Institute in France. In keeping with the need for scientists to constantly learn and apply new techniques, Dr Fernandez worked in Human Genetics’ field for several years at the Genomics Research Centre, Griffith University, QLD (Australia) and at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (Biopolis, Singapore) looking at memory signalling pathways using neurostem cell culture from transgenic mice. Dr Fernandez then joined the University of Wollongong where she used her multidisciplinary skills to work on research on mental health, addiction and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr Fernandez was elected as emerging young scientist in the Asia-Pacific region in 2015 with a featured three-page profile published in International Innovation.
In 2016, Dr Fernandez joined ACU where she teaches neurosciences and human physiology while continuing her research in genetics and neuroscience fields, through research collaborations in ageing, nutrigenomics, mental health and memory.