Program Overview

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science is an undergraduate program designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the biomedical sciences. The program aims to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and research skills necessary for employment in biomedical research and other health professional programs.

Program Overview

• The program is available as a 3-year AQF7 award.
• It is offered on-campus at the City East campus.
• The program code is IBBM.
• There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge requirements for this program.
• The tuition fees for international students are AUD $43,300 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science program are as follows:

• Recent secondary education: Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent, and qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) with a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR).
• Higher education study: Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution.
• Vocational Education and Training (VET): Complete an award from a registered training organization at Certificate IV or above.
• Work and life experience: Qualify for Special Entry, or complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent.

English Language Entry Requirements

International students who speak English as a second or additional language must meet the University's English language entry requirements, which include:

• IELTS total: 6.5
• IELTS reading: 6
• IELTS writing: 6
• IELTS speaking: 6
• IELTS listening: 6

Program Structure

The program provides students with a broad education in biomedical sciences, covering a range of biological sciences at the molecular, cellular, systems, organismal, and community level. The program includes:

• First-year studies in biology, anatomy, chemistry, and introductory quantitative data analysis skills.
• Intermediate and advanced courses in biochemistry, immunology, genetics, and pharmacology, with a particular focus on cancer biology.
• A research elective project in the third year.

Courses

The program includes the following courses:

First Year

• Chemistry 100 (CHEM 1006)
• Biology A (BIOL 1007)
• Health and Society (HLTH 1025)
• Biomedical Research Training (BIOL 1056)
• Chemistry 101 (CHEM 1007)
• Biology B (BIOL 1012)
• Quantitative Methods in Health (MATH 1065)
• Human Anatomy 100 (HLTH 1020)

Second Year

• Biochemistry (BIOL 2014)
• Microbiology (BIOL 2051)
• Physiology (BIOL 2035)
• Applied Psychology (BEHL 1005)
• Genetics (BIOL 2016)
• Genes to Proteins (BIOL 2057)
• Immunology (BIOL 2037)
• Pharmacology C (PHAR 2022)

Third Year

• Infection and Immunity (MEDI 3015)
• Advanced Methods in Molecular Biology (BIOL 3032)
• Current Topics in Medical Research (MEDI 3014)
• Clinical Trials for Drug Development (PHAR 2024)
• Fetal and Maternal Pathophysiology (BIOL 2056)
• Genomics and Bioinformatics (BIOL 3036)
• Cancer Biology (BIOL 3033)
• Research Elective Project (BIOL 3031)
• Clinical Trials Toxicology (MEDI 4016)
• Global Change and Human Health (BIOL 3027)

Program Director

The program director for the Bachelor of Biomedical Science is Dr. Emma Parkinson-Lawrence.