Program Description
Develop an in-depth understanding of human biology with the Bachelor of Biomedical Science and graduate with the skills and experience to play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases at molecular, cellular and systems levels. Expertise in biology and the science behind disease puts students in a position to make a real difference. They will explore early diagnosis, disease progression and prognosis, and the role of pharmaceutical science in the treatment of disease and improved health.
Students can customise their degree by choosing from a broad range of specialisations, enabling them to learn more about what they love and become an expert in their field of interest. Graduates will be ready for a future career through wide-ranging practical experiences. They will get hands-on training in Deakin'sworld-class laboratories, testing their findings in real-life biomedical settings and gain industry experience with 80 to 160 hours of work placement.
The flexibility of Deakin’s Bachelor of Biomedical Science gives students the freedom to pursue a rewarding career in health, medicine or science. They will build their fundamental knowledge of human biology and health and focus on one of six specialisations:
- environmental health
- infection and immunity
- medical biotechnology
- medical genomics
- molecular life sciences
- pharmaceutical science
Students' chosen specialisation, along with three elective units and work placement experiences, enables them to tailor their degree to their unique passions and career aspirations. Students will learn more about the biomedical science topics that matter to them, get more out of their qualification and enhance their employability once they graduate.
Everything students learn through this course is supported by practical and authentic experiences. Students will take the theory they learn in the classroom and apply it in Deakin's laboratory. Then take their observations from the lab and test them in real-life biomedicine settings through work placement opportunities.
They will obtain crucial industry experience through 80 to 160 hours of work placement. Not only will students be getting hands-on with the latest tools and facilities, they will also develop valuable professional networks and experience firsthand what it’s like to be a biomedical scientist.
The next generation of biomedical scientists need more than just technical prowess to adapt to an evolving industry. That’s why Deakin University has introduced career education to the curriculum. Students will cover topics relating to career readiness and develop transferable soft skills, such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy and teamwork – everything they need to become a highly sought-after graduate and valued employee.
The next generation of biomedical scientists need more than just technical prowess to adapt to an evolving industry. That’s why Deakin has introduced career education to the curriculum. Students will cover topics relating to career readiness and develop transferable soft skills – like communication, critical thinking, problem solving, digital literacy and teamwork – that make them a more prepared graduate and valued employee.
