Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Assured Pathway) into Doctor of Medicine
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2026-03-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Assured Pathway) into Doctor of Medicine
Program Information
Why Study This Degree?
Biomedical science plays a vital role in advancing medical knowledge, understanding diseases, and developing new treatments. By studying biomedical science, you can actively contribute to healthcare and make a positive impact on people's lives.
Biomedical science is a constantly evolving field with new discoveries and advancements being made regularly. Pursuing a biomedical science degree allows you to stay at the forefront of scientific progress and engage in lifelong learning.
For students aiming to continue postgraduate study in allied health or medicine, this program will provide you with the necessary foundation of skills and knowledge.
Program Summary
Biomedical Science is a 3-year undergraduate degree that explores a wide range of scientific disciplines that focus on the human body in the context of health and disease. The program begins with anatomy and physiology, molecular and cell biology, microbiology and biochemistry. In the final year we focus on immunology, genetics, neuroscience and infectious diseases.
The degree covers all the modern scientific principles and exposes the student to contemporary scientific techniques that have been used by biomedical scientists to develop innovative diagnostic techniques or novel treatments for disease. Importantly the training helps you to develop critical thinking skills for scientific analysis.
Core Curriculum
- CORE I: Foundations of Wisdom
- CORE II: Elective
- Electives in philosophy and/or theology
- Professional embedded electives that integrate studies in a profession with philosophy and/or theology
- An option to undertake a pilgrimage embedded in the study of the philosophy and theology of pilgrimage, e.g., World Youth Day
- An option to undertake a course that integrates philosophy & theology with community service and charity work
- An option to undertake an elective in philosophy, theology, and the liberal arts contained within an international experience
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements for this program are outlined below. In addition, to be eligible for admission, all applicants need to satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements outlined. These include those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency.
- Applicants with recent Secondary Education
- 92 ATAR*
- Equivalent International Baccalaureate (IB) Score
- Successful completion of the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) which will be ranked by UNDA to determine interview
- Successful Interview
- Applicants with Higher Education
- Completion of Higher Education subjects are not accepted for entry
- Tertiary Preparation Programs (TPP) are not accepted for entry
- Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
- VET qualifications are not accepted for entry
- Applicants with Work and Life Experience
- Work and Life Experience is not accepted for entry
- STAT is not accepted for entry
Entry Pathways
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science Assured Pathway is available for high-achieving school leavers, nationally. For 2026 intake, up to 40 positions are available nationally, including 10 reserved for rural entry pathway and 10 reserved for Indigenous students.
Students in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Assured) must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 each semester during the completion of their undergraduate Biomedical Science degree in order to be eligible to apply for the Doctor of Medicine (NSW) and Doctor of Medicine (WA) programs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Assured) graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate and apply thorough scientific knowledge gained through in-depth study of Biomedical Sciences
- Plan, implement and undertake scientific methodology and experimentation
- Apply research skills to critically appraise the scientific literature
- Analyse, evaluate and interpret scientific data and effectively communicate results in written and oral presentations.
- Demonstrate leadership, responsibility and a collaborative approach to teamwork in the Biomedical profession
- Integrate and apply professional knowledge and interpersonal skills gained through work integrated learning during professional practicum experiences; and
- Articulate objective and universal truth, appreciate the intrinsic dignity of the human person, and exhibit good intellectual, moral and theological habits.
Practical Component
As part of your degree, you will complete the HLTH3004 Biomedical Science Techniques and Practicum course. In this course you will develop practical job-ready skills with additional experience working on a scientific group project as part of an integrated practical component.
Career Opportunities
The following careers are open to graduates of this program:
- Biomedical Scientist
- Research Assistant
- Research Fellow
- Biomedical Sales
- Clinical Scientist
- Medical Doctor pathway
Honours
An Honours award is available for this program. Further information can be found in the Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) regulations, or by contacting the School of Health Sciences.
Opportunities and Experiences
At the University of Notre Dame, we believe that gaining a global perspective is an important part of your university education. We offer various opportunities for students to study abroad and become active global citizens. These opportunities include exchange programs, professional placements, study tours, and volunteer opportunities. Visit Opportunities and experiences to find out more.
Scholarships
Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.
These can be funded by Notre Dame, industry, individuals and non-profit organisations, to provide financial assistance to students to support costs associated with study. This could include buying food, paying rent, transport, and household bills, raising children as single parents, being a single-income household, becoming unemployed or caring for a sick loved one.
Please visit the Scholarships Finder to see which scholarships are available to Undergraduate students.
Fees and Costs
This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:
- Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
- International Full-Fee Paying
Tuition costs depend on an international student’s study load and discipline. Fees are payable each semester at least four weeks prior to the commencement of your program.
For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.
More Information
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