Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)

The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) is designed to provide a strong and practical foundation for research and professional employment. You will learn to:

• understand and apply advanced theories, concepts and techniques to recognise and seek solutions for scientific problems
• demonstrate and develop independence of thought and critical analysis
• contribute effectively to work and research groups
• communicate at a high level in both written and oral forms.

Choose one of three award titles, depending on the area of focus of your honours research project:

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Nutrition Science)
• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) (Sport and Exercise Science)

The honours qualification opens a direct pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy, and enhances professional career progressions in a variety of areas.

Course requirements

There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.

Blue card: you will need a valid blue card to complete practical placements in this course. 

Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.

Professional recognition

Australasian graduates may seek membership into one or more of the following organisations: Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine, AusBiotech Ltd, Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Australian Society for Medical Research, and Australian Society for Microbiology. Eligibility for membership is based on the combination of units undertaken in the honours degree and the bachelor course that underpins it.