Program Overview

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Music and Biomedical Science

Course Overview

Pursue your passions and maximise your career options with our combined bachelor's degree in music and biomedical science. You'll graduate with two degrees in just four years: a Bachelor of Music with a defined study plan and a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with a focus on a chosen discipline.

Quick Details

• Course code: CB042
• TISC code: UB042
• CRICOS code: C
• Intake: February and July
• Duration: 4 years full time or part-time equivalent
• Location: Perth campus
• Minimum ATAR or equivalent: 80
• Prerequisites: English Language Competence and any prerequisites indicated against your chosen individual majors
• Prerequisites presenting with IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 7.0

Audition Process

You'll be asked to prepare two contrasting pieces during your audition. Read our frequently asked questions on the audition process.

Related Study Areas

• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Natural and Physical Sciences

Why Study This Course?

In a competitive employment market, our Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Biomedical Science offers a cutting-edge and practical education with diverse specialisation in music performance, composition, studio teaching or musicology, and an additional focus in biomedical science. You'll graduate with two qualifications in four years. If you decide that either degree isn't right for you, you can choose to exit one and complete the other.

What Will I Learn?

In the Bachelor of Music, you'll acquire advanced practical skills in music, specialising in performance, composition, studio teaching or musicology. You'll deepen your understanding of music, collaborate with experts and visiting artists, and develop essential communication and critical thinking skills.

In the Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you'll gain comprehensive knowledge and skills to impact health and healthcare, understand the workings of the human body in various states and explore research skills and diagnostic treatment methods. This, combined with the skills and knowledge from your music studies, will prepare you for diverse and exciting career opportunities.

Course Structure

You can combine the Bachelor of Music with one of the following Bachelor of Biomedical Science majors:

• Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
• Anatomy and Human Biology
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Exercise and Health
• Genetics
• Humanities in Health and Medicine
• Microbiology and Immunology
• Neuroscience
• Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Public Health

You can also include minors and elective units in your degree.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Biomedical Science, you'll be positioned for diverse opportunities in the job market with advanced practical skills in music combined with a strong background in communication and research, opening opportunities to work in a wide range of industries, including the international arts scene and medical sciences, fields such as the Analytical and Scientific Services industry, Biotechnology sector, Research sector, Scientific Supply sector, pharmaceutical industry, diagnostics or public health & safety. Graduates may work as:

• Arts and culture administrator
• Biomedical scientist
• Laboratory technician
• Composer
• Health researcher
• Music publisher
• Musician/Artist
• Science writer
• Graduate Research Assistant

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Students Fees

Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course. Fees are subject to annual indexation.

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.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for this course you need to:

• achieve a minimum ATAR of 80 or equivalent
• demonstrate English language competence
• a strong background in music theory
• a practical requirement equivalent to AMEB Grade 7, demonstrated by an audition
• satisfying any prerequisites for your preferred majors (refer to individual major descriptions for prerequisite details)

We offer a number of other pathways for you to gain entry into our undergraduate degrees if you do not meet the standard admission requirements.