Program Overview

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Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised)

Overview

The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) is a practical degree providing learning across a broad arena of health and medical disciplines, designed to articulate with UWA’s health professional degrees.

Majors Available

• Integrated Dental Sciences
• Integrated Medical Sciences and Clinical Practice
• Medical Science
• Podiatric Health and Medical Sciences

The Learning Experience

The Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) is a three-year full-time degree. Students will undertake one of four degree-specific extended majors, and may choose to undertake a minor.

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

Annual course fee: $48,700.00 (2025)

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Careers and Further Study

Related Careers

• Audiologist
• Dentist
• Genetic Counsellor
• Medical practitioner
• Medical scientist (diagnostics)
• Medical/Biomedical researcher
• Microbiologist
• Optometrist
• Pharmacist
• Podiatrist

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

To be considered for this course, you need to:

• Achieve the University’s minimum entry score
• Demonstrate English language competence
• Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors

Assured Pathway Information

If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways. An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses (such as Law, Engineering or Medicine) from the start of your studies with us.

Degree Structure

The Undergraduate Bachelor's degree consists of:

• 144 credit points (normally 24 units)
• No more than 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 1 units
• At least 72 credit points (normally 12 units) of Level 2 or Level 3 units, including at least 36 credit points (normally 6 units) of Level 3 units
• Any relevant foundation units

Our Facilities

UWA Bachelor of Biomedicine (Specialised) students have access to a range of world-class facilities that enhance your learning and give you hands-on experience before you enter the workplace.

• UWA Health Campus
• Biomedical Sciences Teaching Laboratories
• Biomedical Sciences E-Learning Suites

Why Study Biomedicine

The Bachelor of Biomedicine is a practical degree in which students will learn to master and apply biological and physiological principles to clinical practice and research across a broad arena of health and biomedical disciplines.

Clinical Medicine at UWA

Clinical Medicine at UWA is ranked 3rd in Australia and 35th in the world (GRAS 2023)

Popular Minors Available

• Applied Ethics
• Brain and Behaviour
• Global Health
• Women's Health

Admission Entry Pathways

UWA offers a number of admission entry pathways for domestic and international students to be able to study with us. If your results do not qualify you for standard entry into the University, check our Admission entry pathways for one that suits you.

Career Opportunities

This degree can lead to a variety of careers within the health and biomedical industries, including in clinical practice; medical research; health management and policy; medical diagnostics; human genetics; pharmaceutical development and regulation; biotechnology and innovation; and science communication.