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BP231 · RMIT University · Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

STEM College

Minimum ATAR
70
Full time
3 years
Part time
6 years
Credit points
—
Campus
Bundoora
Mode
On campus

Overview

Biomedical science forms the basis of our understanding of how human bodies function, and the responses of the body to diseases, exercise, diet, internal disturbances and environmental influences.

From cells to systems, discover biomedical science. Gain practical skills and knowledge in anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and microbiology.

Course structure

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Year One of Program

96 cp

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete 96 credit points from the following:

  • BIOL2528Biology and Chemistry for Human Biosciences12 cp
  • BIOL2529Human Anatomy and Physiology 112 cp
  • ONPS2423Introduction to Medical Biochemistry12 cp

Year Two of Program

72 cp

Complete 72 credit points from the following: AND Complete 24 credit points from your chosen Option. from your chosen Option

Year Three of Program

72 cp

Complete 72 credit points from the following: AND Complete 24 credit points from your chosen Option. from your chosen Option

  • BIOL2540Respiratory and Cardiovascular Diseases12 cp
  • BIOL2541Neurodevelopment - Origins and Outcomes12 cp
  • MEDS2200Precision Medicine12 cp
  • BIOL2542Infections and Immunology12 cp
  • ONPS2716Research Project for Medical Sciences12 cp

Minor: Clinical Health

  • ONPS2712Nutrition and Determinants of Health12 cp
  • BIOL2275Head and Visceral Anatomy12 cp

Minor: Medical Biotechnology

  • BIOL2537Medical Biotechnology12 cp
  • BIOL2577Genomics and Gene Technologies12 cp
  • ONPS2712Nutrition and Determinants of Health12 cp

Minor: CHI: Connected Healthcare & Innovation

AND

  • REHA2284Business and Entrepreneurship in Health12 cp
  • BIOL2585Wearable Technologies in Health12 cp
  • BESC1571Integrated Virtual Care12 cp

Minor: Design & Develop for Apple Platform

  • COSC3099UI and UX for Apple Platform12 cp
  • COSC3100Getting Started with iOS App Development12 cp
  • COSC3101Human-Centred Development with Apple Platform Technologies12 cp
  • COSC3102Apple Platform Project12 cp

Minor: Digital Innovation

Minor: Artificial Intelligence in Practice

AND

  • COSC3156Generative AI (GenAI) in Practice: Tools and Methods12 cp
  • COSC3157Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Action: Industry Project12 cp
  • COSC1127Artificial Intelligence12 cp
  • COSC2673Machine Learning12 cp
  • MATH2305Applied Bayesian Statistics12 cp
  • BIOL2585Wearable Technologies in Health12 cp
  • REHA2284Business and Entrepreneurship in Health12 cp
  • EEET1416Digital Signal Processing for Communication Engineering12 cp
  • EEET2169Image Processing12 cp
  • EEET2171Intelligent Systems12 cp
  • OART1118AI for Creative Practice12 cp
  • COSC2785Fashion AI12 cp
  • INTE2687Digital Fluency12 cp

Careers

  • research in universities, hospitals and research institutes
  • pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries (clinical trials, quality control, data analysis, regulatory affairs, medical science liaison or medical affairs)
  • diagnostics
  • respiratory science
  • health advocacy, policy and administration
  • medical communications