From day one, students learn from experts and get hands-on experience in the lab with La Trobe's Bachelor of Biomedicine. The course starts with how the body works to build fundamental knowledge of chemistry, bioscience and health. They will take a close look at infectious diseases, including the factors that drive epidemics and pandemics.
Then students take on more advanced topics in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and human physiology. Choose subjects in data analysis, disease prevention and control, and lab-based work that will prepare them for careers in biomedicine. The supportive staff at School are available to help students tailor their degree with electives that align with the career they want. In their final year, graduates will explore major health issues and how they affect people and society, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infections and neurological conditions.
An undergraduate degree in biomedicine from La Trobe gives students the option to exit early with a Diploma or Associate Degree in Biomedicine. They can also pursue further study, such as a specialist postgraduate degree in audiology, physiotherapy, dietetic practice, genetic counselling, medicine or dentistry.
Students will learn:
- Biochemistry, molecular and cell biology: Understand the function of various biological systems at the molecular and cellular levels and how they relate to medical research and biotechnology.
- Human physiology: Gain insight into how the nervous, muscular, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal systems work and how the regulation of these impact health outcomes.
- Health data analysis and visualization: Learn how to interpret and analyze complex health data to communicate insights to a range of stakeholders.
- Infectious and non-infectious disease: Discover how infectious and non-infectious diseases are caused and explore the latest understanding of how to prevent, diagnose and treat different types of disease.
- Biomedical science: Learn about the practical applications of biomedical science across drugs, clinical trials, ethics, and complementary medicines.
The program prepares graduates for diverse roles around the world in biomedicine, biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry, as well as in hospitals and government departments. Potential roles include:
- Medical scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Pharmaceutical sales representative
- Health promotion officer
- Food technologist
