Program Overview

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Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is a three-year full-time degree that helps students develop skills and knowledge in clinical and biological sciences. This program is designed to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases by applying new scientific knowledge to medicine and healthcare.

Program Overview

• The program is offered full-time on-campus at the Nathan Campus.
• Students generally attend 14-18 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester.
• Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Key Facts

• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Campus: Brisbane South (Nathan)
• Commencing: Trimester 1, 2
• Credit Points: 240
• Degree Code: 1031
• CRICOS Code: Not specified

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisites: NIL
• English Language Requirements:
  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50

Tuition Fees

• International Students: $43,000 per year (2026 indicative annual fee)
• Fee Category/Band: Fee Band 41.0 (2025), FEE BAND 43.0 (2026)
• Fee per CP: $512.50 (2025), $537.50 (2026)
• Tuition Fee: $41,000 (80 CP, 2025), $43,000 (80 CP, 2026)

Program Structure

• Core Module: 160 credit points
• Flexible Module: 80 credit points
• Students must complete a minimum of 60 credit points of Level 3 (or higher) courses and a maximum of 100 credit points of Level 1 courses.

Career Opportunities

• Biomedical scientist
• Healthcare technician
• Biomedical sales representative
• Opportunities in hospitals, health departments, medical research institutes, university and government research organisations, and in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology, and other health-related industries

Further Study

• Graduate Entry Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (5099)
• Postgraduate Research or Coursework Study: Opportunities for further study in health and science professions

Professional Recognition

• The Australian and New Zealand Society for Cell and Development Biology (ANZSCDB)
• The Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
• The Australasian Society for Human Biology (ASHB)
• The Australian Society for Medical Research (ASMR)
• The Australian Society for Microbiology

Attendance Information

• Full-time students attend 14-18 hours of scheduled classes per week
• Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week

Managing Study Interruptions

• Leave of Absence: Permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure

Student Story

• Anna Brandon, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, aims to improve health outcomes in marginalized communities

Pathways to Further Study

• Graduate-Entry Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine (5099)
• Postgraduate Study: Opportunities in health professions such as Master of Speech Pathology, Master of Health and Medical Research, and Master of Rehabilitation Counselling

Fees and Charges

• Fees and Charges Procedure: Available for further information
• Cost of Studying in Australia: Available for further information

Additional Fee Information

• Additional Costs: Expenses associated with laboratory activities, including lab coats and eye protection

New International Academic Merit Scholarship

• Offers a 20% tuition fee reduction to eligible international students starting in 2026 and 2027
• No separate application required

My Career Opportunities

• Prepared for work as a biomedical scientist, healthcare technician, and biomedical sales representative
• Opportunities for further study, including graduate-entry medical degree and postgraduate research or coursework study

Degree Details

• Select When You're Planning to Start Studying: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031
• Trimester: 1, 2
• Degree Requirements: Complete 240 credit points comprising 160 credit points for all Core Modules and 80 credit points from Flexible Modules

Australian Qualifications Framework

• The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training
• This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 7 - Bachelor

Program Learning Outcomes

• Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards

Program Director

• Dr. Linlin Ma
• Ensures that the published program information on this website is accurate and helpful for students' enrolment and progress

Degree Structure for Trimester 1 - 2026

• Core Module: Complete 160 credit points for all of the following courses
• Flexible Module: Select exactly 80 credit points from Griffith University
• Recommended courses are listed for Flexible Modules

Similar Degrees

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (1094): Develop your knowledge of medicine and healthcare as well as your understanding of diagnosing and treating diseases
• Bachelor of Medical Science: Develop the foundational knowledge of science and medicine you'll need to progress directly into the Doctor of Medicine