Program Overview

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Science and Biomedical Science

Bachelor's degree/Bachelor's degree

Science and Biomedical Science is a double degree course providing comprehensive foundations in fundamental sciences complemented by specialist biomedical sciences. This course provides the knowledge and skills of the applied aspects of biomedical science and the more theoretical focus.

Course Details

Location

• On-campus at Clayton: Full time

Duration

• 4 years (full time)

Start date

• First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)

Fees

Information about fees

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (International students)

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

• Minimum Age
• Academic
• Additional requirements

Prerequisite Subjects

• English
• Mathematics
• Science/Other

English Entry Requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to satisfy English entry requirements in one of the following ways:

• English subject (Australian Year 12 equivalent)
• Language of instruction
• English tests

English Tests

If you have not met English entry requirements as outlined above, Monash accepts the following English tests where the entry scores for this course are as follows:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall score with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
• IELTS (Academic) UKVI: 6.5 overall score with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic): 6.5 overall score with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic) UKVI: 6.5 overall score with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
• IELTS Online: 6.5 overall score with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 79 overall score with minimum scores: Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
• TOEFL iBT Paper Edition: 79 overall score with minimum scores: Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
• TOEFL Essentials: 8 overall score with minimum scores: Listening 9, Reading 9, Speaking 7 and Writing 9
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 overall score with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) UKVI: 58 overall score with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
• C1 Advanced (Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English): 176 overall score with minimum scores: Listening 176, Reading 176, Speaking 169 and Writing 169
• C2 Proficiency (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall score with minimum scores: Listening 176, Reading 176, Speaking 169 and Writing 169

Academic Entry Requirements

All Monash undergraduate courses require you to have successfully completed a minimum of an Australian Year 12 qualification (or equivalent) and achieve the required academic entry score. Most Monash faculties generally use your most recent studies for admission however other guidelines may apply where your prior qualification may be considered.

Post-Secondary Qualifications

International entry requirements for post-secondary qualifications can be located in the study credit and admissions eligibility search. If your qualification is not listed, we will assess your application when you apply.

Higher Education

Applicants must have completed a minimum of one semester of full-time study (24 credit points) of a recognised university degree; and must have at least a high credit 70% average across all their studies. This is a minimum requirement, admission to this course is competitive and applicants may need to meet a higher requirement to be considered for a place. Studies must have been completed within five years of intended commencement.

Alternative Pathways

If you don't satisfy the requirements for direct entry, consider these pathway options.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International Fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2025 are:

• A$53,400

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: C

Student Testimonials

"There are many sectors of industry that students can move into and the skills taught in a science course are invaluable in many work environments, such as research skills, analytical skills, and communication skills."

• BRAYDEN
  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science
  • Major: Chemistry

Career Opportunities

Jobs in Science can vary depending on the major you select. Find out what career some of our recent graduates have ended up in.

Additional Information

• The course structure can be viewed in the Handbook.
• You can also view the course map.

Registered Australian University

ABN:
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12140

CRICOS Provider Number

Monash University: 00008C
Monash College: 01857J

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Last updated: Jul 2025

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